Community Manager

McKinley is seeking a dynamic, results-driven Community Manager to lead one of our apartment communities in Ypsilanti, MI.This leadership role is responsible for driving resident satisfaction, occupancy, revenue performance, quality standards, compliance, and team development.

If you are a strategic leader who thrives on coaching teams, improving performance, and delivering exceptional resident experiences — we want to hear from you.

Title:Community Manager
Location:Ypsilanti, MI (In-Person)
Compensation:$72,000-$76,000 annually plus bonus potential

The Community Manager provides high-level leadership and accountability for overall community performance. This role leads through people — setting expectations, monitoring results, resolving escalations, and developing talent — while ensuring consistent execution of McKinley standards.

This is a strategic leadership position focused on performance, culture, and results.

• Own overall community performance, including resident satisfaction, occupancy, revenue, quality standards, and compliance.
• Lead, coach, and hold site teams accountable through structured communication and performance management.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex resident or operational issues.
• Promote a positive, professional culture aligned with McKinley values.

• Ensure consistent execution of service, leasing, and presentation standards.
• Conduct routine inspections of buildings, grounds, amenities, and vacant units.
• Reinforce resident engagement and community appearance expectations.
• Manage budgets and monthly expenses in alignment with operating goals.
• Analyze leasing trends, sales activity, and operational metrics.
• Review financial reports, leasing status reports, and maintenance logs.
• Partner with centralized teams to support leasing, renewals, and collections.

• Oversee maintenance operations to ensure timely, high-quality service.
• Lead preventive maintenance programs and emergency response readiness.
• Monitor vendor performance and ensure compliance with company standards.
• Oversee staffing strategy, onboarding, and coverage planning.
• Coach and develop team members to support career progression.
• Conduct performance evaluations and manage employee engagement.
• Partner with HR on training, employee relations, and corrective actions.

• Minimum 5+ years of leadership experience in property management, sales, collections, or customer service.
• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of federal and state Equal Housing Opportunity laws.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interpret financial, legal, and operational documents.
• Strong problem-solving skills in dynamic environments.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

• On-site attendance required at assigned community.
• Regular outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to walk, stand, climb stairs, and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Visual acuity and focus required for operational tasks.

At McKinley, we believe strong leadership drives strong communities. We offer an environment where accountability, development, and performance are valued and rewarded.

McKinley Companies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a smoke-free, safe, and drug-free workplace. Background checks and pre-employment drug testing are required.