Assistant Community Manager

Preferred Apartment Communities is engaged in the operation of primarily Class A multifamily properties. We have developed a culture throughout our company that is designed to show respect for each other, our residents, and vendors. We believe our focus on quality, consistency, and innovation provides strong national recognition for the Preferred Apartment Communities brand. Learn more about us at

• Generous PTO program
• 13 paid holidays plus 3 floating holidays and paid volunteer day
• Comprehensive, affordable medical coverage as well as company-paid dental and vision coverage available to all full-time, regular associates
• 401k with exceptional employer match
• Associate Apartment Discount
• Educational Assistance Program (tuition and certifications)
• Company-paid employee assistance, mental health, and wellness programs

• Multi‑family property management experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license (free from major moving violations) and dependable transportation.

• Assume supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the General Manager.
• Attend manager meetings whenever the General Manager is unable to attend.
• Special projects assigned by the General Manager.
• Lease apartments to qualified prospects using product knowledge, closing techniques, professionalism, and poise while building rapport with the customer.
• Respond promptly and courteously to all walk‑in and telephone prospects. Enter all walk‑in and phone traffic into database daily.
• Call the answering service as necessary for messages and follow up on all messages.
• Visually inspect the entire property (office, models, compactor, vacant, and amenity areas) daily for cleanliness, pick up trash, run compactor when necessary, and if called for, carry cleaning supplies or vacuum on or down stairs to apartment homes, cleaning apartments to prospect‑ready standards.
• Escort prospects to an apartment home and to all amenity areas, using stairs as necessary. Also drive a golf cart or other motor vehicle with prospects as passengers and operate keys in door locks and key closet.
• Follow up with all prospects by phone and in writing pursuant to PAA’s procedures.
• Accurately type all paperwork needed and enter lease agreement and any other forms into database before submitting lease files for verification.
• Verify applications and process files quickly through phone calls, correspondence and computer software. Submit to manager for approval prior to move‑in.
• Complete verification process in a timely manner. Notify applicant verbally and in writing within 24 hours if application is denied.
• Process all paperwork and set up file for move‑in.
• Schedule move‑ins to minimize rent loss.
• Maintain a minimum of 20% conversion ratio of total traffic.
• Follow‑up within 24 hours by phone and within 48 hours in writing with a personal note to all prospects.
• Shop the competition.
• Review monthly financial reports and supporting data with General Manager.
• Make suggestions that will maximize revenue and cash flow.
• Collect and bank stamp all rent checks daily and enter into database.
• Maintain a deposit log.
• Make deposits daily at specified bank office. Operate night drop box when necessary.
• Notify manager of any delinquent rent and prepare and deliver late rent letters to those residents.
• Prepare and deliver demand letters no later than the ninth of each month and inform manager. Prepare late rent reminders per your market qualifications as specified in the lease.
• File all dispossessory for delinquent rent through the office of the County Clerk on the tenth of the month or through designated eviction service.
• Notify resident in writing and by phone of a returned check. If payment is not received within 24 hours, post demand on resident’s door and file dispossessory with County Clerk or eviction service. Keep manager informed on status of dispossessory.
• Monitor cash receipts book.
• Collect money from laundry room following coin collection procedures, be sure two associates collect and count cash. Deposit money the same day it is collected.
• Open mail and date stamp invoices daily.
• Match invoices with delivery ticket and put in payables’…