Assistant Community Manager for Archstone in San Mateo

Looking for a career path, not just a job? This position is a terrific first step to a successful career with one of the most respected apartment management companies in the US. Our high-end apartment communities need Assistant Managers. With this position, we offer regular work hours, great benefits, a positive professional work environment, on-the-job training, tuition reimbursement, competitive pay, and excellent advancement opportunities.

Job Description
The Assistant Manager position includes the following responsibilities:


Providing superior customer service (pleasing residents is what we’re all about!)

Working closely with the Community Manager in the smooth running and operation of the apartment property

Good written communication for correspondence, resident notices, newsletters, etc.

Understanding and managing budgets, coordinating vendors, service agreements inventory and supplies

Monitoring leases, rent increases, late payments, collections, evictions, tenant move-ins and move-outs

Inspecting grounds, vacancies, and common areas to ensure they are maintained in top condition

Keeping tabs on the competition and presenting creative leasing and marketing ideas

Building and managing a strong team

Leasing responsibilities, depending on the size of your property

Completing leases and lease applications, plus maintaining resident records and files for leases, applications, rent deposits, security deposits, bank deposits, etc.

Requirements


2 years of property management and/or leasing/sales background (strongly preferred)

Customer service orientation

Computer skills including Microsost Word, Excel, e-mail and Internet

Hard working, high-energy, ability to multi-task

Flexibility and willingness to “do whatever’s needed”

Ability to work some weekends

Professional appearance

Pride in work and the apartment property

A competitive spirit: we’re the best of the best and want a superior team!Why You’d Want This Job


Clear opportunities for advancement with a well-respected national company (One of America’s Most Admired Companies — Fortune magazine 2004)

High-end, professional environment

Exceptional performance is recognized and rewarded

Great way to transition from nationally-trained retail or hospitality position to a real estate career

Excellent opportunity to elevate your residential real estate career

Great benefits, including excellent health care, paid vacation, and tuition reimbursement

Regular, daytime hours with no nights

A great group of people working in a real team atmosphere

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