Senior Community Director - Brand-New Lease-Up

Overview

Oversee operations, leasing, resident services and staff at a new 482‑unit community.

Key Responsibilities

• telecom maintenance
• smart locks
• crm management
• website marketing
• resident relations
• team leadership

Tasks

-Conduct Purchase Card (P-card) reconciliation for community. -Maintain community telecom and computer equipment, while serving as a partner to IT to troubleshoot system issues and test systems. -Prepare, communicate and deliver all resident specific and community letters and notifications, legal notifications, in addition to the management of the new resident move-in process, documentation and the issuance of all community keys, fobs, remotes, parking permits and parking assignments. -Ensure leadership style creates a productive, motivated, informed, inspired, engaged and goal-oriented team. -Manage vendor keys according to UDR’s policies and procedures. -Work closely with Business Manager to complete required financial responsibilities. -Host daily and weekly team huddles to discuss community/resident/operations issues and concerns, provide update to team regarding policies, practices, company or team initiatives, training and team building. -Develop and maintain emergency action procedures for the properties. -Proactively launch self-guided tours and/or provide guided community tours for prospects, lend assistance and provide information pertaining to short-term rentals, corporate housing opportunities and guest suite rentals. -Approve time records and requests for time off. -Enforce all policies and procedures. Maintain compliance related to lease agreements including the review and authorization of all leases and ensuring community records (leases, addenda, reports, etc.) are maintained in accordance with stated legal requirements Company policies and/or procedures. -Investigate, address and resolve all community and resident issues, disturbances, complaints and any crime-related activities/inquiries, including the dispatch for patrol services. Complete incident report for Risk Management as needed. -Walk community daily; open and close all “showing” units. Monitor property including office space, restrooms, amenity areas, parking lot and “showing” units to ensure they meet UDR’s quality, cleanliness and presentation standards and proactively monitor battery upkeep of smart locks. -Oversee inventory and replenishment of community office supplies and refreshments for office, residents and guests. -Manage and maintain exemplary community website, social media campaigns, outreach marketing efforts for the community to drive occupancy and increase visibility, including PeerSpace, Craigslist, etc. -Comply with all Company policies and procedures related to employment. -Utilize the Sugar CRM to effectively manage resident relations, service requests and resident communications. -Review, monitor, administrate and sign leases as required and needed. -Maintain acceptable NPS scores and facilitate Reputation Management Process. -Oversee the Customer Survey Program by ensuring that that there is immediate follow up to residents upon the completion of each service request via an e-mail or text notification which includes the ability to request a follow up phone conversation. Follow-up phone calls to residents to gather more information on the quality and satisfaction of service requests. -Answer all resident and guest questions professionally and timely, balancing the needs of both internal and external customers. Implement strategies to improve quality of customer service. -Train district property staff including RSMs, CDs and other personnel as needed and requested by AD/RM/DM. (Senior Community Director) -Monitor staff performance to include performance and address performance problems through corrective action and dismissal. Assist direct reporting staff to address and resolve concerns or complaints involving job duties and job descriptions, performance standards, relations with coworkers, relations with supervisors and managers. -Manage key policy and process by providing keys to residents or contractors and documenting in accordance with the “Key Policy”. -Serve as organizational representative along with the Business Manager for court appearances regarding non-payment and/or other legal action taken, small claims and UD hearings as necessary or required. -Work closely with the Centralized Admin, Centralized Sales and Renewal teams to ensure leasing and renewal goals are met. -Hire and train new staff and develop staff to maximize potential. -Refresh community’s signage, write and distribute collateral as needed to support the drive for occupancy and improve community image. -Source new vendors as needed in order to maintain community appearance and resident services. -Conduct move-in orientation sessions for new residents and drive annual renewal conversations with existing residents as needed. -Plan and manage all community events. -Oversee and ensure the maintenance related matters are resolved and/or escalated to the Service Manager to be addressed immediately. If additional service is required, continue to follow up until the issue is resolved.

Requirements

• customer service
• management
• bachelor's
• property management
• leasing
• marketing

What You Bring

-Experience in customer service positions in hotel properties, rental operations, or related upscale service business is preferred. -Minimum of two years’ management or supervisory experience is required. -Bachelor’s degree in business, related field, or its equivalent, preferred. In lieu of degree, equivalent experience in residential properties, marketing and website development, or related business operations is required. -Minimum 2 to 5 years property management experience in onsite office operations, leasing, administration, customer service as well as experience in special events, marketing, and website management preferred.

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Benefits

-Supplemental Short-Term Disability Insurance / AD&D Insurance -Smart Rent Management and Package and Parcel Management. -Lifestyle Spending Account -Medical Flexible Spending Account -Supplemental Term Life Insurance -401(k) Plan with company match -Medical, Dental, Vision Plans -Voluntary Long Term Care Insurance -Voluntary Cancer Insurance -Dependent Care Spending Account

About Udr - Opening Doors To Your Future

-Committed to offering well-designed, sustainable living spaces. -Provides premium apartment communities across the United States. -Has a strong presence in major metropolitan areas. -Specializes in building, managing, and developing residential properties. -Known for innovation in creating modern, eco-friendly living environments. -Maintains high customer satisfaction while delivering value for investors. -Regularly integrates technology into property management to enhance the resident experience. -Part of a growing trend toward high-quality rental spaces.

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