POSITION: ASSISTANT COMMUNITY MANAGER DESCRIPTION: Stratus Real Estate Inc., is seeking an outgoing, organized, dependable and flexible individual who believes in providing excellent customer service and enjoys interaction with people on a day to day basis. The Assistant Community Manager serves as the individual responsible for the Community in the absence of the Community Manager and serves as a role model to peers. This individual w ill have terrific communication skills, outstanding time management skills, a professional image, outstanding leadership qualities, a positive attitude and availability to work weekends, early mornings and late evenings as needed. JOB FUNCTIONS: As an Assistant Community Manager, your main function will be to share the responsibility with the Community Manager in all aspects and operations of the Community such as leasing, rental collections, resident services, maintenance, administration, and policy and procedures compliance. Your primary objectives are to increase the net operating income of the Community, maintain the physical asset, provide for an unprecedented quality of living environment for residents and establish a positive, productive working relationship with all employees and vendors. In addition, the Assistant Community Manager is directly responsible for maintaining daily, weekly, and monthly reports including accurate reporting of rents and deposits received. This position is designed to prepare individuals for a position as a Community Manager. RESPONSIBILITIES: As an Assistant Community Manager your responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting the Community Manager in gathering and compiling current market and economic information, preparing competitive and market analyses, researching market trends, u pdating and maintaining daily reports concerning notices to vacate, vacancy reports, activity reports, resident records, collected rents, deposits, and application fees. You will also post appropriate notices when necessary (i.e. late payment notices, eviction notices, and returned check memos), deposit all receipts prior to bank closing each day, comply with Stratus' goals relative to resident satisfaction and resident retention, interface with residents to address concerns, negotiate lease renewals, and prepare preliminary account reviews. The Assistant Community Manager will also perform all duties related to leasing which may include g reeting and qualifying prospective residents, determining needs and preferences, professionally presenting the Community and specific ‘rent ready' units, closing leases, and completing all related paperwork and leasing activities to ensure a timely move-in. In addition, will convey resident service requests to the Maintenance Supervisor or maintenance team members, conduct service follow-ups, ensure cleanliness of the office, clubroom, models, and 'market- ready' units, and physically inspect the Community on a daily basis. QUALIFICATIONS: As an Assistant Community Manager, you must understand and comply with Stratus' policies and procedures, all state, federal and/or local laws relating to Fair Housing, Equal Opportunity Employment and Landlord Tenant issues. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. A college degree or related coursework in business, hospitality or property management is beneficial. Two years experience in property management, sales and leasing experience essential, ability to train, delegate and motivate staff necessary. Intermediate level c omputer literacy required with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet. Yardi, Amsi, E-Site, Rent Roll or any other Property Management Software experience is a plus. A Pass result on the drug test, criminal background check and credit check is required for consideration.