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Date: August 31, 2010
Position: Leasing Consultant
Description: Autumn Ridge is looking for a part- time leasing consultant. Will work approximately 25-30 hours per week.
Qualifications: Individual must be outgoing, energetic, goal oriented, extremely customer friendly, have strong organizational capabilities, and exceptional phone skills. Candidate is responsible for providing the best customer service to community residents and prospects, scheduling appointments, touring apartment homes, and general office duties. Must be available to work weekends, and potentially some evenings.
Pay Range: Hourly Wage + commission
Contact: Please email resume to
Autumn Ridge Apartments or fax to 616.364.4771.

Date: August 23, 2010
Position: Leasing Consultant
Description: There is a full-time Leasing Consultant position available at Waterchase Apartments in Wyoming, Michigan. Waterchase has 386 apartment homes and offers a peaceful community setting to residents, but is also only moments from the hustle and bustle of 28th Street.
Job responsibilities include: Leasing and sales, renewals, corporate outreach, marketing, and general leasing administration.
Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent GED and minimum of 6 months prior customer service experience. Excellent customer service and sales experience preferred.
Pay Range: Competitive Wage and Benefits
Contact: Please fax resumes to 616.846.4457

Date: August 3, 2010
Position: Maintenance Supervisor
Description: Maintenance Supervisor needed for Emerald Creek Apartments in Grand Rapids, Full time, general skills needed such as drywall repairs, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC.
Qualifications: Ideal candidate must be willing to do grounds, janitorial and apartment turnover work. Possessing a current EPA and HVAC certifications are a plus. Technician must have their own tools.
Pay Range: Pay scale starts at $12 an hour plus housing depending on experience. On site residency preferred.
Contact: Please email resume to lisa@miasset.com

Date: July 28, 2010
Position: Maintenance Technician
Description: Autumn Ridge Apartments is looking for an experience maintenance technician.
Qualifications: We are looking for a team player with a positive attitude, self motivated and organized. HVAC certified, knowledge of boiler systems, basic electrical, plumbing, and be very detail oriented.
Pay Range: Position is currently seasonal with opportunity for full time. Hourly Wage, if position goes full time benefits will be included.
Contact: Please email resumes to aedwards@mailcpi.com or fax to 616.364.4771

Date: July 22, 2010
Position: RESIDENT MANAGER
Gardner Management
5990 Venture Park Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Description: Full time management position available in South Haven. MI. Looking for a self-motivated and organized individual able to multi-task and work independently in Van Buren county. Apartment and Townhouse management, Rural development and HUD experience preferred.
Qualifications: This job requires a high school diploma. you must be bondable, possess a private drivers license, undergo drug screening, pass a physical examination and undergo a reference or security check. Some travel required.
Pay Range: Competitive wages and compensation package with a progressive and growing company.
Contact: Email inquiries only at this time. No phones calls please.
Please email Roxann Matrau

Date: July 19, 2010
Position: Leasing Consultant
Description: Outstanding Leasing Consultant needed for a mid- size Grand Rapids SE Community.
Qualifications: All candidates must be detailed oriented, provide excellent customer service, strong organizational skills, outgoing personality, self motivator.
Candidate will be responsible for Leasing Apartments, act as a liaison between Maintenance Manager and residents. Candidate will be in contact person with prospective residents via phone or in person, determining needs of prospect, scheduling appointments, showing community, following through w/ prospects, monitoring advertising.
Full time position, plus able to work weekends.
Pay Range: Competitive Salary plus commission, and benefits.
Contact: Interested candidates, please email resume to:
tbailey@firstbeacon.net

Date: July 15, 2010
Position: Leasing Consultant
Location: Norton Shores, MI
Type: Full Time
Property: Norton Shores, Michigan
Description: The Leasing Consultant initiates and coordinates all phases of apartment leasing. The primary objective is to assist the Property Manager in generating satisfactory cash flow, positive resident relations and optimal resident retention.
Duties:
• Performs all functions related to residency inquiries including telephone and in-person inquiries and maintaining records of the inquiries
• Conducts apartment and general property tours, takes telephone inquiries, greets future residents, takes applications and deposits while verifying information, and follow-up of all future residents

Qualifications: • Minimum two years of progressively responsible sales related experience
• Demonstrated excellence in producing promotional materials
• Ability to meet the public with courtesy, tact and poise
• Computer skills sufficient to enter daily operations data into the computer
• Knowledge of Equal Housing Opportunity (EHO) requirements and applicable program regulations
Pay Range: Competitive Wage
Contact: Please email resume to:
The Reserve at Norton Shores

Date: July 14, 2010
Position: Regional Property Manager/Property Supervisor
Location: Grand Rapids
Description: Property Management Company seeks full-time Property Supervisor/Regional Property Manager to assist in the management of portfolio of properties located in West Michigan/Grand Rapids. Excellent opportunity for top-notch Property Manager who wants to take the next step up into portfolio management.
Job Duties include:
Assisting in the managing, controlling and directing staffs at multiple communities
Hiring, supervising and mentoring all on-site managers
Overseeing both interior and exterior property inspections
Preparing operating budget, reviewing and approving disbursements
Monitoring accounts receivables and delinquencies at the property monthly
Overseeing and verifying compliance on LIHTC and Section 8 Regulations
Implementing marketing and maintenance plans for the communities
Maintaining a professional relationship with Owners, Board of Directors, HUD and MSHDA personnel
Will work closely with experienced Regional Property Manager who will act as mentor.
Qualifications: COS or Tax Credit Certification a plus
Ideal candidate must have experience with Tax Credit and Section 8 Communities
Associates Degree or equivalent experience required
Pay Range: Medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401k
Contact: Apply Online

Date: July 13, 2010
Position: Leasing Consultant
Description: Western Pines Apartments in Kalamazoo is looking for high energy, result-orientated individual to fill a part-time Leasing Consultant position. The individual must be a self-starter, must have efficient communication skills and enjoys challenges.
The Leasing Consultant is responsible for the leasing of apartments and acts as a liason between the Maintenance manager and residents. This position also includes acting as the contact with prospective residents via telephone or in person, determining the needs of the prospect, scheduling appointments, demonstrating apartment models and vacant apartment homes, showing community amenities, following through with prospects, monitoring advertising effectiveness, and completing marketing, leasing and traffic reports.
Qualifications: ~High School Diploma
~Previous Leasing Experience +
~Excellent communication, objection handling, organization, follow-up and customer service skills.
~Team Player Attitude
~Outgoing and friendly demeanor with a willingness to please people
~Achieves acceptable closing Ratios on Rentals and Renewals on a consistent basis
~Ability to Maintain Resident Retention Program
~Analyze and work to implement effective Sale Campaigns
~Screens Applicants and Lease Execution
~Strong Communication Skills (Oral and Written)
~Understands Fair Housing Laws
~Self-starter wit the ability to carryout multiple tasks simultaneously
~Computer Literate
~Perform Administrative Duties as assigned by Property Manager
~Provides courteous, efficient handling of resident's maintenance request and property inquiries
~Work weekends when/if required
Pay Range: Pay: $9/hr. + Commissions
Contact: Send resume via email to:
Western Pines Apartments

Date: July 6, 2010
Position: Maintenance
Description: Permanent part-time position at Rockford housing community, 20-24 hours per week.
Qualifications: All phases of basic maintenance required.
Pay Range: Competitive
Contact: Reply to:
Sr. Property Manager
101 Sheldon SE, Suite 2
Grand Rapids MI 49503
or fax to:
(616) 866-1724
EOE

Date: July 6, 2010
Position: Janitorial/Grounds
Description: Permanent part-time position at housing community in Whitehall, 20 hours/week.
Qualifications:
Pay Range: Competitive
Contact: Reply to:
Sr. Property Manager
101 Sheldon SE, Suite 2
Grand Rapids MI 49503
or fax to:
(616) 866-1724
EOE

Date: June 28, 2010
Position: Community Manager
Description: If you are an experienced community manager with the drive and desire to lead a great team..... this could be the opportunity for you!
Our Management Company is currently seeking an individual with excellent presentation, organizational, sales/leasing and proven management skills as a Community Manager for our two apartment communities in the Grand Rapids, MI. area. Must have experience with over 300 units.
As a Community Manager, you will:
Maintain positive relations with residents and employees.
Hire, train, motivate, and manage a small staff of employees.
Lead the team with all aspects of leasing.
Collect monthly rent.
Attract new residents and retain current residents to increase occupancy rate.
Maintain physical operations by conducting ground and building inspections.
Conduct and over see outreach and marketing.
Coordinate maintenance issues.
Manage and organize paperwork flow.
Qualifications: Requirements
3-5 years of property management experience with proven management skills.
Proven leadership skills and the ability to be a team player in a fast-paced environment.
Strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills.
Detailed-orientated and the ability to multitask and problem solve.
Proficient with AMSI, Excel and Outlook experience preferred.
Pay Range:
Contact: Please forward your resume, references, and salary requirements to:
Mary Carrier
Regional Manager
Group Five Management
Cell 248-762-1243
Fax 616-523-6469
mcarrier@groupfivemgt.com

Date: June 28, 2010
Position: Property Manager Assistant
Description: Part-time in Rockford for dependable, self-motivated, and organized person. Reception, detailed paperwork processing and computer duties.
Qualifications: Tax credit, HUD, or RD experience pluses.
Pay Range:
Contact: Sen resume to:
Dwelling Place PM
101 Sheldon SE, Suite 2
Grand Rapids MI 49503
or fax resume to:
(616) 454-5249
EOE

Date: June 23, 2010
Position: Regional Vice President
Location: Lansing/Ann Arbor/Detroit, MI or Indianapolis, IN
Portfolio: MI/OH/IN
Report to: Senior Vice President

Description: Enhance current portfolio performance by setting operational objectives with community managers; recommending and implementing new policies and procedures to add value to assets under management; oversee all capital improvements to the properties, prepare property budgets for final approvals.
Review property financials and submit changes and write variance notes. Meet budgeted revenue goals by monitoring revenues and expenses of property.
Encourage professional development of multi-site staff by providing leadership to property level employees in designated region to achieve operational goals and objectives; assisting managers with policy and procedures inquiries/issues; motivating managers; assisting managers in training issues with new staff members as needed; and working with managers to ensure their leadership of on-site personnel including hiring, terminating, and disciplining employees.
Assists in new property acquisitions by working closely with the acquisition team and other corporate employees to provide economic data and other pertinent information as needed Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed, including special projects. Participate in manager conferences as required.
Flexibility to travel is a requirement.
Qualifications: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 5 years experience in multi-site supervisory capacity overseeing personnel and multifamily properties.
• 4 year college degree in Real Estate; Business; Management; Marketing; Finance or Psychology preferred, but experience can substitute.
• Experience with managing through renovations

Salary:
Base salary of $80-$90,000 plus bonus & full benefit package

Confidentially Statement: You can expect that your candidacy and the information that you provide us will remain confidential and that no information will be released without your prior consent.

Pay Range: Base salary of $80-$90,000 plus bonus & full benefit package
Contact: PLEASE CONTACT: Mark Bierman
The Thompson Group
407-331-9999
markbierman@earthlink.net

Date: June 1, 2010
Position: Maintenance Technician
Description: Full Time Maintenance tech needed immediately!
Qualifications: Apartment Maintenance experience preferred. We are looking for a team player with a positive attitude, self motivated and organized. HVAC certfied, knowledge of boiler systems, basic electrical, plumbing, pool certification required. Technician must have own tools and will have on call responsibilities. All applicants must have a valid drivers license and good driving record, auto insurance and reliable transportation.
Pay Range: Based upon experience and qualifications.
Contact: Please fax resume: 616-949-0302

Date: June 1, 2010
Position: Property Manager
Description: Hiring full time manager for Holland property.
Qualifications: Multifamily experience needed. Must be a people person with ability to close sales. Needs to be self motivated and very goal oriented.
Pay Range: Competitive Wage and Benefits.
EOE
Drug Free Employer
Contact: Apply by email only:
hollandmanager@hotmail.com