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ABOUT GREYSTAR
Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $350 billion of real estate in more than 260 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing over one million units/beds globally. Across its platforms, Greystar has nearly $79 billion of assets under management, including over $34 billion of development assets and over $36.5 billion of regulatory assets under management. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business.
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
This role manages the day-to-day operations of an assigned property including managing the team members, daily activities, and resources of the property to achieve established budgeted financial and operational goals, and ensures that the operation of the property complies with Company policies and procedures, Fair Housing, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and other laws and regulations governing multi-family housing operations.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Property Type: Garden
Stage: Stabilized
Unit Count: 350
Schedule: Monday-Friday & weekends as needed
- Provides input into the development of budget(s) for the property by analyzing and evaluating financial statements, reviewing current and projected marketing information, and accessing operational reports that establish historic and predict performance patterns.
- Meets targeted revenues by setting rent rates, ensuring rent and fees are collected and posted in a timely manner, making financial bank deposits, and preparing and reviewing monthly financial status reports.
- Approves invoices from vendors, contractors, and service providers for payment by reconciling work performed or products purchased, ensuring validity of certificates of insurance, coding charges to appropriate Chart of Account codes, and managing communication between the vendor/contractor, accounting, and the client/owner as needed.
- Controls expenditures by staying within the constraints of the approved budget and manages the balance and maintenance of the petty cash fund.
- Oversees the lease enforcement process by approving prospective resident applications, discounts and renewal leases, conducts periodic apartment inspections, follows proper notice requirements, evicts residents, and imposes and collects late fees and other charges as allowable and stated in the terms of the lease.
- Gathers, analyzes, and interprets current market and economic trends that may impact the property and implements short- and long-range marketing and leasing strategies to achieve the property’s occupancy and revenue goals.
- Promotes resident satisfaction and retention by responding to complaints, questions, and requests in a timely manner, and taking appropriate action to resolve and address service issues. Ensures the property’s maintenance team members comply with the Company’s standards with respect to responding and completing resident service requests.
- Conducts regular property inspections and takes appropriate actions to ensure that the physical aspects of the property, grounds, buildings, and amenities meet established standards for safety, cleanliness, and general appearance and appeal.
- Supervises property staff by interviewing, hiring, orienting, and training employees, and manages their performance in accordance with Company policies, values, and business practices.
- Assists in managing the client/owner relationship by meeting with the owners, conducting property tours, providing updates and information about the property’s performance, and responding to owner requests as needed.
- Completes various accounting, financial, administrative, and other reports and performs other duties as assigned or as necessary.
- For California Only: Community Managers working in California are responsible for managing the lease process by utilizing the California specific Lease File Checklist to ensure all lease documents are complete, compliant, and consistently organized.
BASIC KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred in Business Management, Real Estate, or related field.
- 4-6 years minimum of relevant experience that demonstrates the application of property management, sales, marketing, and customer service background sufficient to manage the day-to-day operation of an apartment community, resolve customer complaints and issues, complete financial records, documents, and reports, increase sales revenues, and coordinate the work of a team.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and customer service skills.
- Detail-oriented and self-motivated with the ability to work independently, as a leader, and as a collaborative member of a team.
SPECIALIZED SKILLS:
- Incumbents must have all licenses and/or certifications as required by State and Local jurisdictions.
- Incumbents must have valid driver’s license to drive a golf cart on property and must ensure all other on-site staff that has access to drive the golf cart also has a valid driver’s license.
- Proficiency in Internet, word processing, spreadsheet, and database management programs in order to complete required reports and employment documents.
- Strong proficiency in using property management software (preferably Entrata, Yardi, and/or OneSite).
- Management and supervisory skills sufficient to hire, lead, direct, evaluate, and manage subordinate and team members, including maintenance specialists.
TRAVEL / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Team members work in an office environment but also may have frequent exposure to outside elements where temperature, weather, odors, and/or landscape may be unpleasant and/or hazardous. Incumbents must be able to physically access all exterior and interior parts of the property and amenities.
- Incumbents must be able to physically access all exterior and interior parts of the community and amenities.
- Incumbents must be able to push, pull, lift, carry, or maneuver weights of up to twenty (20) pounds independently and fifty (50) pounds with assistance.
- Routine, local travel may be required to make bank deposits, attend training classes and outreach events, or other situations necessary for the accomplishment of some or all of the daily responsibilities of this position.
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The salary range for this position is $84,000 - $87,000
Additional Compensation:
Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including business requirements, prior experience, current skills and geographical location.
- Corporate Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in a quarterly or annual bonus program based on individual and company performance.
- Onsite Property Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.
Robust Benefits Offered:
- Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits. Low (free basic) employee Medical costs for employee-only coverage.
- Generous Paid Time off. All new hires start with 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays. Plus your birthday off after 1 year of service! Additional vacation accrued with tenure.
- For onsite team members, onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities are available subject to discount and unit availability.
- 6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter).
- 401(k) with Company Match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service.
- Paid Parental Leave and lifetime Fertility Benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (includes adoption or surrogacy).
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Legal Plans.
- Charitable giving program and benefits.
- Benefits offered for full-time employees. For Union and Prevailing Wage roles, compensation and benefits may vary from the listed information above due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.
Greystar will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Greystar is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Important Notice: Greystar will never request your banking details or other sensitive personal information during the interview process. Greystar does not conduct any interviews via text or messaging, and all communication will come from official Greystar email addresses (@greystar.com). If you receive suspicious requests, please report them immediately to AskHR@greystar.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Community Manager
Document your degree-to-role alignment early
Community Manager petitions face RFEs when the degree field looks mismatched to the role. Pull your transcripts and map coursework in communications, digital marketing, or behavioral science to the job description before your employer files.
Use O*NET to frame specialty occupation
O*NET classifies Community and Social Service Managers under SOC codes your employer's attorney uses to argue specialty occupation. Share this with your HR contact so the LCA and I-129 cite the correct occupational category from the start.
Target employers with cap-exempt H-1B history
Universities, nonprofits affiliated with higher education, and government research organizations are cap-exempt, meaning your petition isn't subject to the annual lottery. A Community Manager role at an affiliated university or research institute can proceed any time of year.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Community Manager openings on Migrate Mate by employers whose DOL Labor Condition Application filings confirm active H-1B sponsorship. This cuts out roles where sponsorship is listed as optional or dependent on budget approval after an offer.
Confirm the LCA wage tier before accepting an offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for Community Manager in your metro area. Your offered salary must meet or exceed the Level I through IV threshold DOL certifies, and mismatches delay LCA approval and push back your start date.
Account for the 60-day grace period when switching jobs
If you're leaving one H-1B employer for a Community Manager role at another, USCIS allows a 60-day grace period between jobs. Your new employer must file a transfer petition before that window closes, so get the I-129 process started the day you give notice.
H-1B Visa Community Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Community Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the role is defined. USCIS requires that the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field like communications, marketing, or digital media. A broadly written job description that accepts any degree can trigger an RFE. Your employer's attorney should tailor the job duties to reflect specialized knowledge that ties directly to a qualifying degree field.
How do I find Community Manager jobs where employers will actually sponsor an H-1B?
Search Migrate Mate for Community Manager openings filtered by employers with confirmed H-1B Labor Condition Application filings. This shows you companies that have already gone through the DOL certification process for similar roles, which is a reliable signal that sponsorship is a real part of their hiring process and not just a line in the job posting.
What happens to my H-1B status if I'm laid off from a Community Manager role?
USCIS grants a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment. During that window you can transfer your H-1B to a new employer, change status, or begin preparing to depart. Your new employer files a transfer petition using Form I-129, and you can start work once the petition is filed, not just approved, under portability rules.
Can a startup sponsor my H-1B for a Community Manager position?
Yes, but the employer must demonstrate financial ability to pay the DOL prevailing wage for the role. USCIS scrutinizes startups more closely for ability-to-pay evidence, so your employer should prepare audited financials or bank statements alongside the I-129. Startups that are cap-exempt because of a university affiliation or research designation face fewer hurdles on timing.
Does remote work affect H-1B sponsorship for Community Manager roles?
Yes. The LCA is tied to a specific work location, and DOL requires a new or amended LCA if you work remotely from a different metropolitan statistical area than what the original petition listed. If your employer allows remote work across states, confirm they'll file the necessary LCA amendments before you relocate, since working from an unlisted site creates a compliance gap.