Community Manager for Archstone-Smith in the New York Area

Do you possess outstanding leadership skills, "big picture" vision, a savvy business sense, and the ability to lead strategic and tactical initiatives? Are you ready to build your career at a company with advancement opportunities throughout the U.S.?

We are industry leaders in the management of high-end apartment communities. We offer outstanding career growth potential and excellent benefits including superior health coverage. Our Community Managers have full responsibility for maximizing the operating performance of our cream-of-the-crop properties.

Job Description
Specific responsibilities include:
Operations. Ensuring the smooth running of a Class A property in a busy, fast-paced, multi-task environment. Overseeing all operations including maintenance, capital improvements, lease administration, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, collections, evictions, vacancy anticipation, marketing, lease renewals, service contracts, expense control, audits, etc.
Customer service. Providing superior customer service and communication to high-end residents and prospects in order to maximize customer satisfaction and increase renewals, revenue, reputation and profitability.
People development. Developing, mentoring, leading, and managing a high-performing, cohesive team, including leasing, customer service, maintenance and management personnel, in order to maximize their engagement and minimize turnover.
Marketing. Driving revenues with superior marketing skills and strategies, including analysis of competition and development of creative marketing programs.
Leading by example. Instilling, maintaining and modeling the Archstone-Smith standard of being the best in the industry.

Requirements


3 or more years of asset or property management experience, including on-site experience

Experience in a fast-paced, high-energy, rapid growth environment

College degree preferred

Demonstrated leadership and strategic thinking skills

Superior communication skills

High degree of flexibility and high tolerance for change

Ability to train, develop, lead and mentor a high-functioning team of employees

Computer literacy, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Internet, e-mail and property/asset management software

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


High-end properties

Opportunity to live in a Class A property at a discounted rent

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

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

Opportunities throughout the U.S.

Excellent leadership development and training programs

Ability to live on site or off

A great group of people working in a real team atmosphere

Growth potential (property management is one of the best jobs in America for job growth – Money magazine 2006)To learn more about Archstone-Smith, visit our website at