Community Director

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Job Description

Associa Sierra North is looking for a Community Director. The Community Director is responsible for community operations and supervision of the branch including training, supervising and evaluating staff, client relations, and office operations. The Community Director is also a member of the branch leadership team and drives initiatives and programs.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Include but are not limited to:

Community Management

• Identify critical needs of branch clients and work with the Community Managers to fulfill those requirements as needed.
• Establish a relationship of trust and expertise with Board members, Vendors and staff.
• Provide oversight of Community Managers in general operations of the branch.
• Establish positive relationships with stakeholders and other vendors at branch level.
• Assist executive management with strategic planning, business development, and fiscal operations at the branch level.
• Complete CCTR for clients within their book of business.
• Proofread & QA Board packets and meeting minutes and SLA’s for accuracy.
• Mentor Community Managers and develop key managers for growth opportunities and future Community Directors.
  
  

Department Leadership

• Identify the tools and resources necessary to meet the needs of all direct reports.
• Implement a strong focus to develop client and Community Manager retention.
• Develop a consistent pipeline of Community Managers for backfilling positions when needed.
• Identify the obstacles to a Community Managers success and assist with reducing them with coaching, guidance and leadership management.
• Identify, change, implement and create Standard Operating Policies when needed.
• Establish a relationship of trust with colleagues and other Associa department (i.e. CSSC, LHR, AOC).
• Monitor success metrics for all communities within your POD portfolio of communities.
• Enforce adherence to policies and standards within your division.
• Manage management contract renewal submissions to the BP two (2) months prior to expiration.
• Ensure budget is achieved for your division on accountable budget items.
• Set goals, objectives and benchmarks for Community Managers and their assigned business units annually and communicate quarterly to team members with updates.
• Ensure that Community Managers work in unison with their designated Administrative Support personnel for maximum productivity.
• Coach, train and implement performance improvement plans as needed for struggling direct reports.
• Identify Degreed courses for your direct reports and distribute accordingly.
• Educate, train and continually communicate with all direct reports regarding Associa updates, policy changes and internal communications.
• Deliver PPR’s quarterly for all members of your division.
• Conduct Monthly 1:1’s for all employees.
  
  

Other

• Plan and present training and other branch content at the Monthly Manager Meetings and partner with all departments and Directors for effective communication.
• Partner with the Branch President and others regarding business development opportunities to meet branch budget goals.
• Work on special projects and special initiatives as directed by the and Branch President and other leaders.
• Partner with other departments and Directors to help company achieve the Branch Management Plan.
• Ad-hoc reporting and/or projects as needed.
• Attend CAI networking meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Requirements

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of GAAP at a proficient level.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) at an expert level.
• Knowledge of typical business correspondence (grammar, structure, punctuation, spelling, etc.) at an expert level.
• Professional communication skills (phone, interpersonal, written, verbal, etc.).
• Self-motivated, proactive, detail oriented and a team player.
• Confidentiality and discretion in the performance of all duties and responsibilities.
• Time management and time critical prioritization skills.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent related experience required. Master of Business Administration Degree Preferred.
• 7 - 10years of directly related or closely related experience.
• 5 - 7 years of Management and/or Supervisory experience.
• 5 – 7 years of Community Association experience.
  
  

Certifications or Licenses

Certified Supervisory Community Manager license issued by Nevada Real Estate Division is required.

Travel Requirements

Limited travel is required.

Working Conditions

• Typical office environment.
• Overtime may be required.
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.