Assistant Community Manager

Description

We are looking for an Assistant Community Manager at the Schlarman House Apartments - located at 707 N.E. Madison (Office); Peoria, IL 61603.

Wallick Communities gives families and senior citizens a place called “home” – thanks to five decades of experience in developing, building, managing, and overseeing affordable multi-family housing and assisted-living communities across the mid-west.

• 55 years serving our communities.
• 24,000 residents call our community’s home.
• 9 states and growing
• 1000 associates
• 92% associate engagement score
  
  

Wallick Mission: Opening doors to homes, opportunity, and hope.

Wallick Values: Our Values flow directly from our Mission and set the expectation for how all associates work together. These values are:

• Care
• Character
• Collaboration
  
  

Working at Wallick Communities:

Diversity, equity, inclusion, plus belonging. Four impactful words. One powerful and transformative journey. Here at Wallick, we know that when we invest in the equity of each group, all groups benefit. It’s not about one person, one idea, nor any one action. It’s about what we can accomplish together. Join us and work towards creating an inclusive and diverse workforce experience at Wallick.

Benefits:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Pay on demand (access your money as you earn it)
• Up to 8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Paid time off, Holiday pay, and Gift of Time
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance effective within 2 weeks
• Gym membership or Fitness equipment reimbursement
• Company paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary life, short-term disability, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage
• 401(k) with a 3.5% company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Pet insurance
  
  

The work - How you will contribute: In accordance with the Wallick Mission and Values, the Property Manager will lead all daily operations apartment communities comprised of section 8, tax credit and market rate units. The leader will be accountable to foster an engaging team environment who puts the residents needs first, ensuring a comfortable and safe community to call Home.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of leasing agents and maintenance professionals, ensuring a highly engaged team provides great experience for our residents.
• Maintain acceptable levels of occupancy (minimum 98%).
• Complete move-out paperwork according to governing regulations.
• Perform unit move-out, annual, and housekeeping inspections in a timely manner.
• Review rental applications for approval.
• Ensure collections of all monies due to the community (i.e., rent) are received and deposited.
• Audit all resident files and ensure they are complete and correct prior to forwarding to supervisor for review/approval.
• Assist Regional Manager with researching and responding to audit findings.
• Maintain positive relationships with the community owner/s and its residents.
• Process community invoices for payment.
• Purchase and maintain adequate supplies for the community.
• Process community staff payroll.
• Timely completion of reports required by government agencies, administrators, or the Company.
• Responsible for maintaining the community to Company standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  
  

About You:

• You have a high school diploma or GED.
• 1 year previous experience as a residential property manager, with HUD / Section 8 experience a big plus. Or, 3 years previous experience in a general manager position, or similar, with exceptional people leadership and process management experience.
• Possess strong computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel and Microsoft Teams. Experience with Yardi or a similar platform is a plus.
• You’re highly analytical with strong financial acumen.
• You’re engaged in your work and a strong communicator.
• You are deadline driven with a keen eye for detail and quality.
• You have a valid drivers’ license.
• Having COS, LIHTC, HCCP, AHM is a plus – you will be given the chance to obtain as an associate.
  
  

Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.