Community Manager Jobs in Normal, IL (NOW HIRING)

Haley Residential is seeking a dynamic and experienced Community Manager to lead one of our vibrant apartment communities. In this role, you’ll be the driving force behind resident satisfaction, team success, and property performance. If you’re a natural leader, passionate about creating exceptional living experiences, and thrive in a fast-paced, people-first environment—this is your opportunity to make a real impact. Join a company that believes in community, supports your growth, and celebrates success every step of the way!

At Haley, your career is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to grow, thrive, and make a meaningful daily impact! We are committed to supporting what matters most to you: your well-being and your future. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, exciting bonus opportunities, 401K with company matching, and more.

Come grow with us at Haley Real Estate Group, where innovation, teamwork, and strategic thinking drive everything we do.

Position PurposeThe Community Manager is responsible for effectively managing and coordinating personnel, activities, and resources to achieve the apartment community's objectives. This role ensures the smooth operation of the property, maximizes resident satisfaction, and optimizes the property's financial performance.Essential Responsibilities

Administrative

• Oversee and review all financial reporting and control, including budget preparation, monitoring budget variance (BVR’s) and occupancy prediction reports, approving AP invoices, setting up AP invoices for payment, and managing equipment and supplies inventory, payroll, and bonuses.
• Conduct audits of various documents, including bonuses, leases, make-readies, budgets, move-ins and move-outs, collection and leasing platforms, month-end items, and SODAs. Ensure accurate processing and timely filing into Yardi. Manage all online filing.

Operations

• Oversee and participate in all marketing and leasing functions, including utilizing online platforms, showing units, screening and selecting qualified residents, preparing advertising and marketing programs, conducting competitive surveys, and ensuring compliance with rental applications and leases.
• Manage all aspects of resident relations, including responding to inquiries, handling complaints and concerns, managing collections utilizing required platforms as necessary, maintaining complaint logs, overseeing move-ins and move-outs and incoming and outgoing mail, and handling resident packages.

• Ensure the upkeep of the physical property by scheduling and inspecting maintenance work, conducting regular grounds reviews, managing the make-ready process, and recommending repairs, replacements, improvements, and workflow.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities to support the community's overall success

Leadership

• Providing ongoing training, development opportunities, and feedback that fosters employee growth and alignment with company objectives through ongoing team and individual meetings.

• Fully utilize the Performance review module within ADP to set performance expectations and review and track ongoing performance monthly, as necessary, and yearly.

Critical Key Performance Metrics by Job Descriptions

• YTD (Year-to-date) Budget Management
• YTD NOI (Net Operating Income)
• YTD Expenses
• Occupancy Rate (%)
• Rent Growth (%)
• Month-to Month Lease Management (%)
• Renewal Retention Rate (%)
• Lead-to-Tour Conversion Rate (%)
• Tour-to-Lease Conversion Rate (%)
• Lead-to-Lease Conversion Rate (%)
• Delinquency Collected (%)
• Work Order per Day Average
• Work Order Completion Average (Within Three Days)
• Make-Ready Turnaround Time Average (Within Ten Days)

Job Specifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in property management or related field preferred.
• Experience managing all financial aspects of property management.
  • Continuing education or certification in the property management field preferred.
  • Knowledge of business principles, management theories, and accounting/finance practices typically acquired through a bachelor’s degree in business or a related field or equivalent work experience.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
  • Must possess a state driver’s license and a reliable vehicle available during business hours.

Physical Requirements (% of work time)

• Constant need to stand or walk. (50%)
• Constant need to sit. (50%)
• Constant need to perform activities such as: (66-100%)

Write/Type

Varied communications.

Grasp/Turn

Varied office duties.

Finger Dexterity

Varied office duties.

Bend/Stoop/Squat

Varied office duties.

Climb Stairs

Varied office duties. Show apartments

Push or Pull

Varied office duties.

Reach Above Shoulder

Varied office duties.

• Constant need to lift or carry 1–10 lbs. (66-100%)
• Frequent need to lift or carry 10-20 lbs. (33-66%)
• Occasional need to carry 20+. (1–33%)
• Constant need to see and observe. (66–100%)
• Constant need to hear and speak. (66-100%)

Working Conditions

Disclaimer

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for personnel so classified.