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Location: | Columbus , OH |
Company: Student Quarters
Property: Luxe Belle
Job Title: General Manager
Report To: Regional Director or Area Manager
Job Type: Full-Time, On-Site
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8-hour shifts, and on-call. Some weekend and night shifts may also be required from time to time.
Salary: Starting
Location: One Location
Job Summary: Responsible for the overall management of an apartment community, including, but not limited to personnel management, strategic planning, financial management, risk management, and outstanding customer service and resident retention programs.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Personnel Management:
Manage high-quality on-site staff through the implementation of effective recruitment, training, coaching, and development programs
Effectively perform and document appropriate employee evaluations including, but not limited to, performance reviews, corrective action reviews, and termination paperwork
Provide training and motivation to leasing staff and ensure group training sessions are conducted as needed
Direct the entire turn process per company standards
Effective time management and general organization skills.
Strategic Leasing Management:
Effectively maintain product knowledge of community and competitive communities through consistent evaluation of market conditions and trends. Ensure leasing staff develops similar knowledge
Effectively show, lease, and move in prospective residents
Direct efforts to implement sales and marketing plans, which effectively maximize rental income and budgeted occupancy
Financial Management:
Achieve the highest possible net operating income through the implementation of effective cost control and revenue improvement programs; identify trends and recommend appropriate strategies and adjustments
Develop yearly operating budgets/forecasts. Accurately prepare and convey all operational and financial data to the Regional Director in a timely manner. Be responsive and receptive to owners' needs, goals, and objectives
Monitor the timely receipt and reconciliation of rent collections and ensure landlord/resident statutes are followed
Analyze and evaluate monthly financial statements. Write clear and concise variance reports to substantiate the analysis
Customer Service:
Manage an excellent customer service program
Manage resident retention and service request follow-up programs
Monitor an effective preventative maintenance program
Monitor service request turnaround and ensure the responsiveness of the maintenance staff
Administration & Risk Management:
Accurately complete required reports as outlined in the SQ standards as well as additional reports requested by owner and/or supervisor(s)
Perform apartment inspections quarterly as well as prior to move-in and move-out
Manage property risk effectively by communicating incidents and potential liabilities
Responsible for the general upkeep and cleaning of the office, clubhouse, and buildings
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Job Requirements
Skills, Experiences, & Qualities
A minimum of two years of property management experience is highly preferred
A working knowledge of Entrata Software is highly preferred
A high school diploma or equivalent is highly preferred
A college degree or extensive experience in property management preferred
Ability to perform intermediate mathematical functions
Ability to understand and perform all on-site software functions
Must have experience with managing a team of people
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft and Google platforms
Verbal and written communication skills
Create relationships
Professional and neat appearance
NAA or lease auditing experience
Experience effectively managing a property curb appeal
Physical demands
Must be able to push, pull, lift, carry, or maneuver office products and supplies of up to twenty (20) pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms, and climb stairs, stoop, or squat.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Qualifications
Qualifying requirements
Must be able to pass a background check
Must be able to pass a General Manager Assessment
Ability to analyze and evaluate monthly financial statements and develop yearly operating budgets/forecasts
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be able to work any of the seven days of the week and overtime hours when requested.
Travel may be required as necessary to attend training and other company functions
About Us:
Student Quarters is your front door to campus and the perfect living space to connect with the community around you! We encourage the engagement of students with their surroundings through premier apartment locations and exciting events centered around local businesses, restaurants, attractions and, of course, campus. No matter how you live, live SQ.
What we are offering:
Mission
To deliver enriching experiences and exceptional results for our investors, employees, and residents.
Vision
Be the preeminent partner for investors, employees, and residents in the student housing sector.
We Collectively Stand Behind Our Five Core Values: