Community Assistant - U Centre on Turner

About the Role

The Community Assistant supports property management in leasing and enhancing the living experience for residents and parents through excellent customer service and adherence to American Campus Basic Operating Standards and Systems (BOSS). This position requires enrollment in a degree or certificate program from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Leasing and Marketing
  • Conduct leasing tours, answer phone calls, and process online inquiries.
  • Complete guest cards for all prospective resident contacts (phone or in-person).
  • Enter prospective resident information into Salesforce accurately and promptly.
  • Participate in orientation marketing, housing fairs, open houses, social media initiatives, and community events.
  • Assist with renewal marketing campaigns, including events.
  • Support off-site marketing efforts on campus, in the community, and at special events.
  • Plan and execute social media strategies, create/publish content, and engage with resident communities.
  • Project a favorable community image to achieve property objectives and public recognition.
• Basic Operating Standards and Systems
  • Cleanliness
    • Wear appropriate attire per ACC standards.
    • Survey and maintain cleanliness of common areas.
    • Report life safety hazards or maintenance concerns immediately.
  • Community
    • Serve as a resource for residents and parents regarding the property, university, and community.
    • Participate in and promote ACC programming and initiatives.
    • Document and respond to lease violations or illegal resident behaviors.
    • Enforce community safety, emergency, and fire evacuation policies.
    • Mediate conflicts and foster a respectful living community.
  • Customer Service
    • Maintain a welcoming and professional attitude with all customers.
    • Act as a resource for customer service concerns.
    • Assist with after-hours maintenance emergencies.
• Team Collaboration
  • Prioritize availability for CA scheduling over extracurricular activities.
  • Attend and contribute to weekly staff meetings and special/emergency meetings.
  • Participate in staff training and orientation (may include evenings/weekends).
  • Assist in recruitment, selection, and training of new staff.
  • Maintain a professional and positive attitude in work relationships.
• Administrative Tasks
  • Complete room/apartment inventories, key checks, and common area inventories.
  • Submit required reports and distribute approved materials/messages.
  • Facilitate the Community Service Survey and conduct student census as needed.
• Turn, Move-In, and Move-Out Processes
  • Work extended hours/days during Turn, Move-In, and Move-Out as scheduled.
  • Prepare and administer Turn, Move-In, and Move-Out processes.
  • Assist in unit make-ready: removing trash, documenting damages, cleaning, painting, assembling/moving furniture, and minor repairs.
  • Maintain grounds, clubhouse, office, and common areas (e.g., trash pickup, cleaning, landscaping).
  • Escort vendors to project locations and stay until completion.
• Additional Duties
  • Work structured administrative shifts (may include evenings, weekends, or holidays).
  • Serve assigned "Community Assistant On-Call" shifts (may include overnight).
  • Serve as an ACC representative and liaison in all interactions.

Requirements

• Enrollment in a degree or certificate program from an accredited college or university.
• Availability to work:
  • Regularly assigned office and on-call shifts (weekdays, weekends, and holidays).
  • Evening/weekend events as needed.
  • Extended hours during Turn, Move-In, and Move-Out.