General Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage all actions that involve and/or influence the property
• Review occupancy reports to ensure that they are in accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations
• Conduct surveys of local rental rates and participate in establishing rental rates
• Conduct analyses of operating expenses
• Create and implement an innovative management plan including an operating and capital budget
• Study housing demands and recommend new policies and physical changes as appropriate to remain competitive
• Implement resident retention programs
• Direct the administrative activities of office staff
• Establish performance goals for the on‑site staff and direct staff toward their completion
• Coordinate and supervise activities of all contracted services
• Physically inspect the property daily or assign qualified personnel to perform the task in absence
• Prepare and review all periodic reporting, either routine or unscheduled
• Keep supervisors, clients and owners advised of significant operating problems and deviations from the management plan
• Report accidents, environmental issues and possible legal problems immediately
• Assume accountability to the owners, clients and regulatory agencies that govern the interests of the property
• Provide first‑class customer service to residents
• Select, train, motivate, coach, counsel and discipline on‑site personnel
• Recommend personnel hires, transfers, promotions, terminations and applicable compensation
• Complete annual employee performance evaluations
• Provide leadership, supervision and support for resident/community directors and student resident/community advisors
• Establish effective working relationships with safety and health officials
• Actively network in local professional and civic organizations, as well as with local higher education officials
• Manage the property’s public relations
• Exercise effective risk management; identify and correct potential liability issues, minimize exposure and losses
• Investigate resident disturbances, violations and/or complaints; resolve problems in accordance with established laws and regulations
• Manage resident issues involving needs for mediation and adjudication
• Manage evictions and resident unit transfers as needed
• Participate in due diligence process if property is acquired/sold

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree plus three or more years of supervisory experience in a property or housing management position, or an equivalent combination of related education and experience
• Accredited Residential Manager (Institute of Real Estate Management) or Certified Apartment Manager (Building Owners and Management Association) or willingness to obtain within one year of hire
• Real Estate license is desirable
• Valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance
• Computer skills and math ability
• Accurate typing and record keeping
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Knowledge of Entrata is required
• Ability to follow through with all necessary paperwork and ensure all deadlines are met
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally while operating in a fast paced environment
• Excellent skills in the management and motivation of people