Assistant Community Manager
Description

 

As the Assistant Community Manager, you will provide administrative and operational support to the Community Manager while helping ensure the smooth day-to-day management of the Association. You'll assist with resident relations, vendor coordination, covenant compliance, financial administration, and community communications while maintaining a professional and welcoming presence in the community. When the Community Manager is unavailable, you'll help maintain continuity of daily office operations and serve as the primary on-site management representative.


Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with the daily administration and operation of the Association. 
  • Support implementation of Board policies, projects, and operational initiatives. 
  • Prepare correspondence, reports, meeting materials, and resident communications. 
  • Maintain organized community records, files, and administrative documentation. 
  • Coordinate work orders, service requests, inspections, and vendor scheduling. 
  • Track action items and ensure timely follow-up. 
  • Help maintain efficient office operations. 
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes and resident service. 

Resident Relations

  • Provide exceptional customer service to homeowners, residents, tenants, and guests. 
  • Respond professionally to resident inquiries. 
  • Assist homeowners with account questions and general Association information. 
  • Resolve routine concerns and escalate complex issues to the Community Manager. 
  • Build positive relationships with residents, Board members, committee members, and vendors. 
  • Represent the Association professionally during meetings and community activities. 

Financial & Administrative Support

  • Assist homeowners with account-related inquiries. 
  • Support collections administration and payment coordination. 
  • Process and code vendor invoices for payment. 
  • Maintain financial records and supporting documentation. 
  • Assist with budget preparation and financial reporting. 
  • Coordinate vendor invoices and purchase requests. 

Covenant Compliance

  • Conduct routine community inspections. 
  • Document covenant violations. 
  • Prepare courtesy notices and compliance correspondence. 
  • Monitor compliance deadlines and follow up with residents. 
  • Maintain accurate compliance records. 
  • Assist with hearing preparation and attend hearings as requested. 

Vendor & Project Coordination

  • Schedule vendors and service providers. 
  • Coordinate maintenance requests and follow-up activities. 
  • Assist with contract administration. 
  • Monitor vendor performance and communicate service concerns. 
  • Maintain vendor files and documentation. 
  • Support operational improvement and maintenance projects. 

Community Engagement

  • Assist with planning and coordinating community events. 
  • Support Board committees with meeting logistics. 
  • Coordinate event vendors and scheduling. 
  • Prepare resident communications related to community activities. 
  • Help maintain the community calendar. 
  • Provide support for resident engagement initiatives as needed. 

Leasing Administration Support

  • Assist with lease registration processing. 
  • Maintain resident and tenant records. 
  • Support tenant onboarding activities. 
  • Verify occupancy and amenity information. 
  • Assist with leasing communications and compliance tracking. 
  • Support Board-approved leasing initiatives. 


Requirements

 

Qualifications

Required

  • High school diploma or equivalent (Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred). 
  • Two or more years of administrative, customer service, property management, or community association experience. 
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills. 
  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities. 
  • Exceptional customer service skills. 
  • Ability to prioritize multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail. 
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and property management software. 
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation. 

Preferred

  • Community Association Manager (CAM) license or willingness to obtain one, if required by state law. 
  • Experience working with homeowner or condominium associations. 
  • Experience coordinating vendors and maintenance activities. 
  • Knowledge of covenant compliance and association governance. 
  • Experience supporting Board meetings and community events. 

Outstanding Assistant Community Managers:

  • Deliver exceptional customer service with professionalism and empathy. 
  • Stay organized while managing multiple priorities. 
  • Follow through on commitments and action items. 
  • Build positive relationships with residents, Board members, and vendors. 
  • Keep administrative processes running efficiently. 
  • Communicate clearly and proactively. 
  • Support community operations with accuracy and attention to detail. 
  • Anticipate needs and solve problems before they become larger issues. 
  • Contribute to a positive, welcoming community environment.