Assistant Manager - Sequoia Manor/Redwood Lodge/Pacific Lodge, Fremont CA

Position Summary

Within established management operating and fiscal policy, the Assistant Manager assists the Community Manager in managing the day-to-day activities of operating and maintaining facilities and equipment in housing projects designed to provide low-income families, seniors, special users, or other eligible individuals with furnished or unfurnished housing in single or multi-unit dwellings.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Orders office supplies.
• Schedules maintenance repairs, generates and files completed work orders and follows-up, as appropriate.
• Aids in resident move-in/out procedures and unit inspections.
• Maintains wait list and processes applications in conformance with compliance regulations and EHMI policies; explains entire move in procedures.
• Collections rent and accounts for monies collected; performs daily bank deposits, as needed.
• Answers telephone and handle office interactions in a friendly, courteous and sincere manner.
• Sorts and distributes inner office mail.
• Prepares recertifications of residents by interviewing residents, obtaining appropriate documentation and completing worksheets. Submits worksheets to manager or Property Supervisor for approval.
• Compiles and maintains accurate written records of residents (e.g., Emergency Information, Incident Reports, etc.). Maintains resident files in a neat and orderly manner according to EHMI standard policies.
• Refers applicants to alternative housing if all available units are occupied or if the Wait List is closed.
• Ensures consistent application of project rules and regulations. Ensures consistent application of Program (HUD, CHFA, RHCP, TCAC, etc.) rules and regulations.
• Presents Project Status Reports (PSR’s).
• Maintains a clean and well-organized office.
• Maintains a businesslike and professional appearance.
• Promotes harmonious relations among residents, housing personnel and persons of the community.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm and stamina for housing project and position.
• Represents project in business related matters to the residents and to the community at large.
• Sensitive to the housing philosophies of the owner/sponsor. Maintains congenial relationships with all residents and resident service coordinator/agencies, is understanding of and sensitive to cultural background, economic status, those with special needs, and adheres to Equal Employment and Equal Housing Opportunity requirements.
• Exercises common sense, good judgement, consistency, and self-control in day-to-day contact with residents and in other business-related matters.
• Demonstrates company loyalty and integrity in all financial matters, in reports to supervisors and other management personnel, in relationships with residents and co-workers.
• Actively participate in our culture of inclusivity.

Qualifications

• 6 months clerical/office experience or other related experience and/or training.
• Previous experience in property management a plus.
• General understanding of preventive and ongoing apartment maintenance.
• Computer literacy - PC hardware, YARDI software a plus.
• Proficient in word-processing and spreadsheet software (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Self-starter, flexible, detail-oriented, and well organized.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Experience working with diverse groups, i.e., staff, residents, outside contacts.
• Commitment to the companies’ goals and philosophy.
• Passionate about equitable housing.

Preferred Skills And/or Abilities

• Type professionally and accurately at a minimum of 40 wpm.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, government regulations, loan documents, financial reports, regulatory agreements and other legal documents.
• Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups and officials, and/or boards of directors.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages.
• Ability to produce budgets and analyze financial reports, income statements and perform cost analyses.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand and walk.
• Employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.