Capstone Real Estate Investments
Community Manager
Capstone Real Estate Investments, Lafayette, Louisiana, United States, 70595
Job Type
Full-time
Description
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Summary
Under the general supervision of the Regional Property Manager, the Community Manager's primary responsibility is for the management of a student housing apartment community. This person is focused on the financial performance of each community, ensuring that it is properly staffed and managed to provide an optimal return to the investors. This person also has specific training and experience to oversee multiple managers and provide guidance on operating and financial issues to those managers.
Reports To
Regional Property Manager
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Meeting budgeted income, expense and leasing goals for the portfolioEvaluating market conditions to determine unit prices in accordance with the market and budgeted goalsProviding management guidance on leasing/marketing, the renewal program and the move-out/move-in processStays informed about current market and competitor conditions that may impact the community's occupancy and sales results, develops and implements short- and long-term marketing plans and goals to sustain occupancy, and implements creative strategies around pricing, concessions, leasing incentives, and advertising to boost traffic and leases.Reviewing the financial operations of each community on at least a monthly basisPre-approving all capital projects and major contracts before seeking Regional Property Manager final approvalHiring, training and supervising staffConducting ongoing meetings with staff to keep them apprised of current issuesOverseeing the annual budget process for each communityEvaluating the staff of each community in regard to leasing guidelinesEnsuring that all staff members provide the highest level of service to residentsRequirements
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or University with Master's degree preferred. Four to six years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
Knowledgeable in the use of Microsoft Office products; proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and ExcelAbility to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.Proficient in interpreting financial results and business indicators to identify and analyze trendsAbility to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variablesDemonstrates interpersonal skills necessary to elicit cooperation and support from others and to interact tactfully and effectively with co-workers, residents, supervisors and other staff membersDemonstrates well-developed communication skills necessary to communicate both orally and written i a clear manner when presenting information and instructionHigh degree of professionalism and demeanor resulting from previous property management experienceExcellent communication and listening skillsExcellent customer service and negotiation skillsAble to lead, manage and train othersAble to be an effective team player and interact well with othersExtremely organized and detail-orientedPatient, even-tempered and works well under pressureFirm, fair and consistentEffective time management skillsAble to maintain confidentialityAble to follow directions from a supervisorAble to understand and follow posted work rules and proceduresAble to accept constructive criticismAble to work weekends when neededAble to work overtime as job requires
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office, sedentary setting or outdoor environment; Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp, and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Possible to work long hours and odd schedules (weekends) in order to fulfill job duties. #zr #ft
Full-time
Description
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Summary
Under the general supervision of the Regional Property Manager, the Community Manager's primary responsibility is for the management of a student housing apartment community. This person is focused on the financial performance of each community, ensuring that it is properly staffed and managed to provide an optimal return to the investors. This person also has specific training and experience to oversee multiple managers and provide guidance on operating and financial issues to those managers.
Reports To
Regional Property Manager
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Meeting budgeted income, expense and leasing goals for the portfolioEvaluating market conditions to determine unit prices in accordance with the market and budgeted goalsProviding management guidance on leasing/marketing, the renewal program and the move-out/move-in processStays informed about current market and competitor conditions that may impact the community's occupancy and sales results, develops and implements short- and long-term marketing plans and goals to sustain occupancy, and implements creative strategies around pricing, concessions, leasing incentives, and advertising to boost traffic and leases.Reviewing the financial operations of each community on at least a monthly basisPre-approving all capital projects and major contracts before seeking Regional Property Manager final approvalHiring, training and supervising staffConducting ongoing meetings with staff to keep them apprised of current issuesOverseeing the annual budget process for each communityEvaluating the staff of each community in regard to leasing guidelinesEnsuring that all staff members provide the highest level of service to residentsRequirements
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or University with Master's degree preferred. Four to six years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
Knowledgeable in the use of Microsoft Office products; proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and ExcelAbility to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.Proficient in interpreting financial results and business indicators to identify and analyze trendsAbility to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variablesDemonstrates interpersonal skills necessary to elicit cooperation and support from others and to interact tactfully and effectively with co-workers, residents, supervisors and other staff membersDemonstrates well-developed communication skills necessary to communicate both orally and written i a clear manner when presenting information and instructionHigh degree of professionalism and demeanor resulting from previous property management experienceExcellent communication and listening skillsExcellent customer service and negotiation skillsAble to lead, manage and train othersAble to be an effective team player and interact well with othersExtremely organized and detail-orientedPatient, even-tempered and works well under pressureFirm, fair and consistentEffective time management skillsAble to maintain confidentialityAble to follow directions from a supervisorAble to understand and follow posted work rules and proceduresAble to accept constructive criticismAble to work weekends when neededAble to work overtime as job requires
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office, sedentary setting or outdoor environment; Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp, and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Possible to work long hours and odd schedules (weekends) in order to fulfill job duties. #zr #ft