Assistant Community Manager

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Job Summary

The Assistant Community Manager plays a critical role in supporting the daily operations of a Sun community. This position assists the Community Manager in ensuring efficient office administration, property maintenance coordination, and strong resident relations. The role also contributes to marketing efforts, leasing activities, and the sale of new and pre-owned homes. The Assistant Community Manager is organized, customer-focused, and proactive in maintaining the quality and appeal of the community.

Job Duties

• Handles delinquencies and approves eviction proceedings while adhering to Sun's policies. (Essential)
• Monitors, codes and approves invoices for operating expenses and sales related costs (Essential)
• Manages the rent collection process including collecting, posting, and depositing income from leasing of rental sites and homes, as well as filing to collect on delinquent debts (Essential)
• Handles customer issues in a timely and professional manner, communicating through a variety of means (Essential)
• Coordinates team member selection and development and ensures team members comply with appropriate policies and procedures.
• Coordinates and assists with the Lease Purchase Program (LPP), including repairs, leasing, LPP sales, refurbishments, re-leasing, closing, and follow-up. Coordinates and follows-up on service requests
• Ensures customers and residents receive the highest levels of service consistent with Sun's customer service philosophy
• Reports any deficiencies, which would adversely affect the operation of the community
• Identifies and prepares sites for model homes. Coordinates with maintenance team to ensure vacant sites are prepared for home move-ins
• Inspects and recommends purchase and renovation of used/repossessed homes
• Enforces community rules and regulations
• Reviews monthly property accounting reports and compiles reports for the accounting department, as required.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local agencies that regulate fair housing laws and community operations
• Ensures that overall community appearance is well maintained and groomed to Sun's curb appeal standards
• Plans and coordinates resident relation events and activities
• Initiates and maintains local dealer relationships
• Handles emergencies that may arise onsite, insuring adherence to standard operating procedures
• All other duties as assigned
• Assists with developing a marketing strategy and maintains effective advertising to attract prospective residents to the community

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Bachelor's Degree in Related field (Preferred)
• 2 years in in general business and customer service experience (Required)
• 6 months in in prior sales and leasing experience (Preferred)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Solid negotiation skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Intermediate computer proficiency
• Flexibility to respond to community needs during non-business hours
• Must have a valid driver's license

REWARDING BENEFITS

At Sun Communities, you will be part of an industry-leading organization where you will be challenged, inspired, rewarded and transformed. We place a high priority on our team members, and this is a big part of what sets us apart. We will ask you to give us your very best every day, and will challenge you with interesting work, stretch assignments, a collaborative and supportive work environment and plenty of learning and growth. In exchange, we will reward you with great pay, advancement opportunities, paid time off, great benefits, and flexibility.

• Comprehensive Medical and Prescription coverage with multiple plan designs so you can choose the plan that best meets the needs of you and your family
• Comprehensive Dental Plan
• Vision Plan 
• Voluntary Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• 401(k) Plan with Sun matching contribution
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Identity Theft Insurance
• Legal Assistance Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement program providing financial support to team members who further their formal education
• Vacation RV Site Discounts for team members when visiting SunRV Resorts across the nation
• Team Member Perks & Discounts program with hundreds of discounts on things like travel, merchandise, mobile phone service, and more
• Paid Time Off including ten holidays, vacation, personal, sick time, bereavement and pay for jury duty