Resident Service Associate
Resident Service Associate
South Standard
The Resident Service Associate at South Standard is responsible for providing high-level service to current and prospective residents, assisting with leasing operations, move-ins and move-outs, maintenance coordination, and accounts payable tasks. This role ensures smooth property operations, resident satisfaction, and vendor relations within South Standard’s mixed-use community in South Boston, which includes both residential apartments and retail spaces.
Reports to: General Manager
1. Resident Interaction:
- Greet residents and visitors with professionalism and a friendly attitude.
- Handle inquiries from residents and potential tenants via phone, email, and in person regarding apartments, amenities, and policies.
- Resolve resident complaints and concerns, escalating complex issues to the property manager when necessary.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with residents to promote retention and encourage lease renewals
2. Leasing Support:
- Assist prospective tenants with available units, property tours, and the application process when the Leasing Consultant is unavailable.
- Prepare and process lease agreements, handle applications and supporting documentation, and follow up with leads to secure new leases.
3. Lease Renewals:
- Collaborate with the General Manager and Leasing Consultant to deliver renewal offers and maintain records of renewals and notices to vacate.
- Discuss renewal options with residents, prepare new lease agreements, or guide through move-out processes.
- Contribute to resident retention strategies, including special offers or incentives.
4. Move-In and Move-Out Processing:
- Move-In: Assist new residents with move-in procedures, including conducting inspections, providing keys, and completing paperwork.
- Move-Out: Guide residents through move-out processes, including conducting inspections and processing security deposit refunds in line with policies.
5. Accounts Payable Processing:
- Assist with reviewing vendor invoices for property-related services, ensuring accuracy and compliance with contract terms.
- Route invoices for approval, process them for timely payment, and ensure compliance with company policies.
- Work with the accounting department to maintain accurate payment records and monitor outstanding invoices.
- Communicate with vendors to obtain invoices and necessary documentation for payment processing.
6. Maintenance Coordination:
- Receive and prioritize resident maintenance requests, ensuring timely communication with the maintenance team.
- Follow up on the completion of requests and ensure proper documentation.
7. Property Presentation:
- Ensure that common areas, available units, and model apartments are well-maintained and professionally presented.
- Assist with periodic property inspections, ensuring needed repairs are reported and tracked.
Qualifications:
- Education: High school diploma required; some college or experience in property management, business, or accounting is preferred.
- Experience: Prior experience in customer service, property management, or administrative roles is preferred. Familiarity with accounts payable and financial tasks is a plus.
Skills:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective resident, tenant, and vendor relations.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly with financial transactions and lease documentation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and property management software. Familiarity with accounts payable systems is beneficial.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Basic knowledge of accounting principles and financial transactions is advantageous.
Work Environment:
- Primarily office-based along with walking the property for tours, move-ins/move-outs and to ensure the community is operating smoothly.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed for leasing and resident events.
- Ability to lift or carry up to 15 pounds for distributing materials and supplies.
Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion:
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates are critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.