Lease Up Manager - Altamonte Springs, Florida - Travel Required

Community Lease Up Manager - LIHTC - Traveling Position

Who are we?

Wendover Management, LLC is the property management division of Wendover Housing Partners, LLC. We build, finance, and manage multifamily communities for students, families, and seniors. As one of the Southeast’s premier affordable and workforce housing companies, our expansive portfolio of affordable and mixed-income developments demonstrates our continuing ability to create housing opportunities in a variety of economically and socially diverse neighborhoods. Our company is growing rapidly, and we are looking for the best!

What is our Mission?

To create exceptional experiences by building value-driven communities that enrich lives.

What is our Vision?

To create:

• Quality housing for residents
• Meaningful careers for our associates
• Strong partnerships with our service providers
• Communities that consistently deliver exceptional experiences

What do we believe in?

At Wendover, we believe by providing quality, value-driven housing that is well-managed and maintained, we can make a positive impact on the lives of people and in the communities we serve.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a Community Lease Up Manager that possesses high energy, expert communication, and relationship-building skills paired with outstanding customer service. The ideal candidate for this position will have the ability to embrace a shared responsibility environment and work with a diverse team while keeping a strong sense of ownership attitude.

What are my responsibilities as a Wendover Community Lease Up Manager?

• Travel Management: Demonstrate flexibility and readiness to travel extensively for extended durations as per the demands of new development projects.
• Availability: Be available to work weekends, evenings, and be willing to work both on-site and remotely to effectively manage community lease-up operations.
• Lease-Up Strategy: Devise and execute comprehensive lease-up strategies aimed at achieving targeted occupancy levels within defined timelines and within the Tax Credit regulations.
• Pre-Leasing Operations: Take charge of pre-leasing activities, managing waitlists, conducting pre-leasing tours, qualifying applicants and coordinating lease signings. Collaborate closely with the Occupancy team to ensure applications are qualified and units are completed on schedule for occupancy.
• Customer Service Excellence: Maintain an unwavering focus on resident satisfaction by delivering exceptional customer service throughout the leasing process and resident lifecycle. Address resident concerns and inquiries promptly and professionally.
• Reporting: Oversee the leasing and qualification performance of the community. Provide regular progress reports and forecasts to track movement toward leasing and revenue targets.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant Tax Credit requirements, State and Federal laws, regulations, and company policies. Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices.
• Marketing and Outreach: Collaborate with the marketing team to craft inventive marketing campaigns and promotional materials. Implement digital marketing strategies, social media initiatives, and community events to attract prospective residents.

Extra

• This is not an all-inclusive list of functions and tasks. Job functions may be added, deleted, or modified at any time, depending on the needs of the community and/or company.

What do I need to qualify for this job?

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• A property management designation is a plus. CAM, CAPS, CPM
• Proven work experience as Property Manager for at least 3 years
• Full understanding of property management and its financial aspects
• In-depth knowledge of all rules and regulations surrounding property management
• Competency in MS Office and relevant databases and software
• Proficiency in social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram
• Interpersonal savvy with strong communication and presentation skills
• Well-organized with excellent time management skills
• Must be adaptable; able to multi-task, prioritize and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Professional appearance and demeanor

Core Values

Our values will guide YOUR actions. We are intentional in creating quality housing communities:

• Perseverance – We never give up!
• Adaptability – We welcome change with open arms!
• Passion – We focus on what excites us!
• Integrity – We do what is right for our stakeholders!
• Commitment – We do what we say and say what we do!
• Family – We are all one!

What are the Working Conditions/Environment/Physical Demands of this position?

• Air-conditioned office, well-lit and well ventilated. High level of confidentiality (confidential information with regards to financial documents during budget process, in-coming mail, e-mail, telephone calls, vendor contracts and lender/owner information)
• This is a full-time position and may require more than 40 hours to perform duties and may include after hours and weekends
• General office equipment use will include, but not be limited to copier, scanner, fax, computer, tablet
• Physical demands will require but not be limited to the mobility to effectively work in a standard office environment

What are the benefits of being a Wendover team member? What is in it for me?

In addition to good working conditions and competitive pay, we provide a plethora of supplemental benefits to all eligible associates. In keeping with this goal, each benefit program has been carefully devised. We are constantly studying and evaluating our benefits programs and policies to better meet present and future needs.

Plans Include:

• Medical – we pay 90% of the associate only premium up to a specific plan level
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• LTD/STD
• Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account available for HDHP
• Employee Assistance Program
• Meaningful career development and growth
• On-going training with educational reimbursement
• 401(K) – We match 100% up to 3% of your annual salary
• Rent discounts

To learn more about our amazing company, please visit www.wendovergroup.com

Wendover Management, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. Employment offers are contingent upon a successful background/credit check and drug screening.