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Join Bell Partners and be a difference maker.
At Bell Partners, our mission is to be the apartment company of choice by creating value and honoring commitments to our residents, partners, and associates. We proudly serve our community of 85,000+ homes across 13 states and the District of Columbia. As stewards entrusted to contribute with care and appreciation, our 2,000 associates succeed in a dynamic space where everyone impacts. We take pride in producing outstanding results and fostering a work environment that allows everyone to contribute to their fullest potential. We rise above industry standards when every associate embraces their unique role and seizes the opportunity to make an impact.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for assisting the RM/RVP and site team to maintain operational excellence for newly acquired assets through an effective transition process. This position is responsible for transitioning all facets of the community operations, including people and processes, on to the Bell operating platform to ensure optimal performance, including escalating issues, seeking assistance/resources; coordinating with departments, reporting on status of plan and property performance. This position will assist with executing successful dispositions, as well.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Participate in transition calls to assist in preparing for transition and execute tasks as assigned
- Act as a support associate to RM/RVP to execute tasks assigned to assist in the effective execution of 90-day plan
- Support Operations in executing transition action items to ensure property performance
- Act as internal department liaison to assist in transition action items (service contracts, utility placements, IT functionality, etc.)
- Lead, direct, and control all facets of the community, following Bell Apartment Living standards and policies, and working within budget guidelines to ensure quality services and a high degree of customer satisfaction
- Assist Community Manager in setting up Bell library, Bell lease files, and organizing office to comply with Bell policies and procedures
- Assist Community Manager, RM, and departments in setting up systems (Onesite, Ops Technology, e-payments, Websites, Yieldstar, Level One, EBI, etc.)
- Lead recruiting effort of on-site team, sourcing talent, reviewing resumes, conducting initial interviews to provide RM with strong candidates for staffing open positions of new acquisitions
- On-board and train each associate individually on Bell policies, procedures, processes and systems, and work each associate through their learning plans
- Assist corporate support associates and RM in setting up Bell platform functions as assigned
- Assist RM/RVP/CM as requested with vendors (research, set up OPS, VMP)
- Assist RM/RVP/CM as requested in preparing for any investor tours that occur during this transition phase
- Act as a mentor and resource to the CM through the transition period
- Be a champion of BAL Hassle-Free Living® Strategy
- Support multi-site operations at the direction of RM & RVP
- Provide transition assistance for dispositions (compiling service contracts, pull rent rolls, etc., as requested)
- Ensure staffing maintained during dispositions
Core Competencies:
- Action Oriented - Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seizes more opportunities than others.
- Building Effective Teams - Blends people into teams when needed; creates strong morale and spirit in his/her team; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue; lets people finish and be responsible for their work; defines success in terms of the whole team; creates a feeling of belonging in the team.
- Business Acumen - Knows how businesses work; knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, and information affecting his/her business and organization; knows the competition; is aware of how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace.
- Developing Direct Reports - Provides challenging and stretching tasks and assignments; holds frequent development discussions; is aware of each direct report’s career goals; constructs compelling development plans and executes them; pushes direct reports to accept developmental moves; will take direct reports who need work; is a people builder.
- Problem Solving - Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answers.
- Hiring and Staffing - Has a nose for talent; hires the best people available from inside or outside; is not afraid of selecting strong people; assembles talented staffs.
- Motivating Others - Creates a climate in which people want to do their best; can motivate many kinds of direct reports and team or project members; can assess each person’s hot button and use it to get the best out of him/her; pushes tasks and decisions down; empowers others; invites input from each person and shares ownership and visibility; makes each individual feel his/her work is important; is someone people like working for and with.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Must demonstrate Bell Core Values and work and fit well within the company culture
- Must be detail-oriented and have strong project management skills and ability to multi-task
- Must have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team-based setting; must display a professional demeanor at all times
- Must have strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite
- Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
- Must be resourceful and well organized
- Must present a professional image
- Must be customer service focused
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality
- Help develop and maintain strong customer service relationships
- Flexibility in working hours and travel as required to accomplish the work
- Must be skilled in strategic planning and execution
EDUCATION AND BACKGROUND:
- Undergraduate degree is required
- Five (5) years’ experience of increasingly responsible management positions within service and/or property management
- Minimum of three (3) years recent experience in a company with 500 or more employees
- Multi-site experience preferred
- Lease-up, renovation, acquisition, and/or disposition experience a plus
COMPENSATION RANGE
Hourly: $50.00 - $55.00
Incentive compensation opportunities are available and are performance based.
ABOUT BELL PARTNERS
Our purpose at Bell Partners is to create communities our residents are proud to call home. We currently own or manage over 85,000 homes in North America and continue to grow. Our people are the most important part of our company. We believe in building a culture that encourages our associates to invest in and serve one another, while pushing each other to take risks, allowing us to grow together and make a difference.
Join Bell to be a difference maker. Apply today!
Bell Partners reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
INTRODUCTION
Join Bell Partners and be a difference maker.
At Bell Partners, our mission is to be the apartment company of choice by creating value and honoring commitments to our residents, partners, and associates. We proudly serve our community of 85,000+ homes across 13 states and the District of Columbia. As stewards entrusted to contribute with care and appreciation, our 2,000 associates succeed in a dynamic space where everyone impacts. We take pride in producing outstanding results and fostering a work environment that allows everyone to contribute to their fullest potential. We rise above industry standards when every associate embraces their unique role and seizes the opportunity to make an impact.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for assisting the RM/RVP and site team to maintain operational excellence for newly acquired assets through an effective transition process. This position is responsible for transitioning all facets of the community operations, including people and processes, on to the Bell operating platform to ensure optimal performance, including escalating issues, seeking assistance/resources; coordinating with departments, reporting on status of plan and property performance. This position will assist with executing successful dispositions, as well.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Participate in transition calls to assist in preparing for transition and execute tasks as assigned
- Act as a support associate to RM/RVP to execute tasks assigned to assist in the effective execution of 90-day plan
- Support Operations in executing transition action items to ensure property performance
- Act as internal department liaison to assist in transition action items (service contracts, utility placements, IT functionality, etc.)
- Lead, direct, and control all facets of the community, following Bell Apartment Living standards and policies, and working within budget guidelines to ensure quality services and a high degree of customer satisfaction
- Assist Community Manager in setting up Bell library, Bell lease files, and organizing office to comply with Bell policies and procedures
- Assist Community Manager, RM, and departments in setting up systems (Onesite, Ops Technology, e-payments, Websites, Yieldstar, Level One, EBI, etc.)
- Lead recruiting effort of on-site team, sourcing talent, reviewing resumes, conducting initial interviews to provide RM with strong candidates for staffing open positions of new acquisitions
- On-board and train each associate individually on Bell policies, procedures, processes and systems, and work each associate through their learning plans
- Assist corporate support associates and RM in setting up Bell platform functions as assigned
- Assist RM/RVP/CM as requested with vendors (research, set up OPS, VMP)
- Assist RM/RVP/CM as requested in preparing for any investor tours that occur during this transition phase
- Act as a mentor and resource to the CM through the transition period
- Be a champion of BAL Hassle-Free Living® Strategy
- Support multi-site operations at the direction of RM & RVP
- Provide transition assistance for dispositions (compiling service contracts, pull rent rolls, etc., as requested)
- Ensure staffing maintained during dispositions
Core Competencies:
- Action Oriented - Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seizes more opportunities than others.
- Building Effective Teams - Blends people into teams when needed; creates strong morale and spirit in his/her team; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue; lets people finish and be responsible for their work; defines success in terms of the whole team; creates a feeling of belonging in the team.
- Business Acumen - Knows how businesses work; knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, and information affecting his/her business and organization; knows the competition; is aware of how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace.
- Developing Direct Reports - Provides challenging and stretching tasks and assignments; holds frequent development discussions; is aware of each direct report’s career goals; constructs compelling development plans and executes them; pushes direct reports to accept developmental moves; will take direct reports who need work; is a people builder.
- Problem Solving - Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answers.
- Hiring and Staffing - Has a nose for talent; hires the best people available from inside or outside; is not afraid of selecting strong people; assembles talented staffs.
- Motivating Others - Creates a climate in which people want to do their best; can motivate many kinds of direct reports and team or project members; can assess each person’s hot button and use it to get the best out of him/her; pushes tasks and decisions down; empowers others; invites input from each person and shares ownership and visibility; makes each individual feel his/her work is important; is someone people like working for and with.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Must demonstrate Bell Core Values and work and fit well within the company culture
- Must be detail-oriented and have strong project management skills and ability to multi-task
- Must have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team-based setting; must display a professional demeanor at all times
- Must have strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite
- Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
- Must be resourceful and well organized
- Must present a professional image
- Must be customer service focused
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality
- Help develop and maintain strong customer service relationships
- Flexibility in working hours and travel as required to accomplish the work
- Must be skilled in strategic planning and execution
EDUCATION AND BACKGROUND:
- Undergraduate degree is required
- Five (5) years’ experience of increasingly responsible management positions within service and/or property management
- Minimum of three (3) years recent experience in a company with 500 or more employees
- Multi-site experience preferred
- Lease-up, renovation, acquisition, and/or disposition experience a plus
COMPENSATION RANGE
Hourly: $50.00 - $55.00
Incentive compensation opportunities are available and are performance based.
ABOUT BELL PARTNERS
Our purpose at Bell Partners is to create communities our residents are proud to call home. We currently own or manage over 85,000 homes in North America and continue to grow. Our people are the most important part of our company. We believe in building a culture that encourages our associates to invest in and serve one another, while pushing each other to take risks, allowing us to grow together and make a difference.
Join Bell to be a difference maker. Apply today!
Bell Partners reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Verify your degree field alignment
USCIS requires your degree to directly relate to Transition Management. A general business or IT degree usually qualifies, but a degree in an unrelated field invites an RFE. Pull the O*NET occupation profile to document the standard educational requirements for this role.
Target consulting and systems-integration firms
Consulting firms and large systems integrators file LCAs for Transition Manager roles at the highest volume. Search Migrate Mate's verified H-1B filing history to identify employers who have actively sponsored this exact job title, not just adjacent roles like Project Manager.
Check the prevailing wage before negotiating
Your offered salary must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your job title and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using SOC code 11-9199 before you negotiate, so you know the floor your employer must certify on the LCA.
Confirm the employer files before April 1
H-1B registration opens in March and USCIS runs the lottery in late March for an October 1 start date. If an employer can't commit to filing your I-129 petition by the statutory deadline, your cap-subject slot is lost for that fiscal year.
Flag multi-site engagements in your LCA
Transition Managers frequently rotate across client sites. Each worksite in a different metropolitan area requires its own LCA wage certification. Confirm your employer files site-specific LCAs or uses a blanket LCA that covers all anticipated locations before you accept an offer.
Use your 60-day grace period strategically
If your Transition Manager role ends mid-project, you have 60 days to secure a new sponsoring employer before your H-1B status lapses. Start the transfer process immediately since your new employer can file a concurrent petition while you're still employed.
H-1B Visa Transition Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Transition Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as business administration, information systems, or organizational management. Generic management roles that accept any degree regardless of field can face RFEs. Your employer's job description should document the degree requirement explicitly, and the O*NET profile for this occupation supports the specialty occupation argument.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas for Transition Manager roles most frequently?
Consulting firms, healthcare systems, and financial services companies sponsor this title at the highest rates because large-scale IT and operational transitions are core to their business models. Government contractors also sponsor regularly, though some roles require security clearances that create additional eligibility considerations. Use Migrate Mate to filter by industry and see which employers have active H-1B LCA filing history for this specific title.
Can my employer transfer my H-1B if I move to a new client site as a Transition Manager?
Your employer doesn't need to file a new H-1B petition for a client site change, but they must file a new or amended LCA if the new location falls in a different metropolitan statistical area with a different prevailing wage. USCIS has required amended petitions for material changes in work location since the Simeio Solutions decision, so confirm your employer's compliance policy before you accept an engagement at a new site.
What happens to my H-1B status if my project ends before my visa expires?
You enter a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment, during which you can find a new sponsoring employer and begin a cap-exempt H-1B transfer. The new employer can file the transfer petition while you're still within the grace period, maintaining continuous status. Gaps beyond 60 days require you to leave the U.S. or find another status option, so start your search immediately after a role ends.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my chances as a Transition Manager candidate?
USCIS runs a random lottery each April for the 85,000 annual H-1B slots, splitting 20,000 for U.S. master's degree holders and 65,000 for all other eligible candidates. Selection isn't tied to your occupation, employer size, or salary. Candidates with a U.S. master's degree get two chances at selection. If you aren't selected, you can reregister the following year or explore cap-exempt employers such as universities and nonprofit research institutions.