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Asset Living

Senior Community Manager

Altoona, IA · On-site

COMMUNITY MANAGER The Community Manager is responsible for overseeing the entire operations of a housing community under the supervision of the Regional Manager. As a Community Manager, you will ...

Asset Living

Senior Community Manager

Altoona, IA · On-site

COMMUNITY MANAGER The Community Manager is responsible for overseeing the entire operations of a housing community under the supervision of the Regional Manager. As a Community Manager, you will ...

Cassia

Sales and Community Outreach Director

Clive, IA · On-site

Meadowview of Clive, a Cassia senior community, are hiring a Full-Time, self-motivated, creative Sales and Community Outreach Director for our Assisted Living campus.Whether you are beginning your ...

Cassia

Sales and Community Outreach Director

Clive, IA · On-site

Meadowview of Clive, a Cassia senior community, are hiring a Full-Time, self-motivated, creative Sales and Community Outreach Director for our Assisted Living campus. Whether you are beginning your ...

Meth-Wick Community

Part-Time Laundry Aide

Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site

$12.75 - $16.25/hr

As proof, Meth-Wick has earned the Best of the Corridor Senior Community by the Corridor Business Journal for the past 7 years!! Meth-Wick has a part-time position in our Laundry Dept. A Laundry Aide ...

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Spurgeon Manor

Maintenance Assistant

Dallas Center, IA · On-site

$22/hr

Spurgeon Senior Community is seeking a highly motivated, detail oriented individual to join our team as a maintenance assistant! This position helps foster the safe, homelike environment for our ...

Spurgeon Manor

Maintenance Assistant

Dallas Center, IA · On-site

$22/hr

Spurgeon Senior Community is seeking a highly motivated, detail oriented individual to join our team as a maintenance assistant! This position helps foster the safe, homelike environment for our ...

Homestead of Algona

Cook

Algona, IA

$13 - $17.50/hr

Homestead of Algona is seeking a Cook to join our dynamic team, a cozy senior community offering exceptional assisted living and memory care services. As a Cook, you will be responsible for preparing ...

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How much do senior community jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior community in Iowa is $75,411.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39,000.00 and $96,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a senior community manager?

A Senior Community Manager is a professional responsible for overseeing and nurturing online or offline communities, often for brands, organizations, or products. They manage community engagement strategies, moderate discussions, handle escalated issues, and often lead a team of community managers. Their role includes analyzing community metrics, fostering positive interactions, and ensuring that the community aligns with company goals and values. Senior Community Managers also collaborate with marketing, product, and customer support teams to enhance the overall community experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior community manager?

To thrive as a Senior Community Manager, you need expertise in community engagement, social media management, and strategic communication, often supported by a degree in communications, marketing, or a related field. Familiarity with community platforms like Discord, Slack, or Facebook Groups, analytics tools, and customer relationship management (CRM) systems is essential. Outstanding interpersonal skills, conflict resolution abilities, and leadership are crucial for fostering positive interactions and guiding community growth. These skills ensure a vibrant, engaged community and support organizational goals through effective relationship building and issue management.

What are some common challenges faced by a senior community manager, and how can they be effectively addressed?

Senior Community Managers often face challenges such as balancing the needs of diverse community members, handling conflict or negative feedback, and maintaining engagement across multiple platforms. Successfully addressing these issues requires strong communication skills, proactive conflict resolution strategies, and the ability to analyze community data to adjust engagement tactics. Building collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams like marketing, product, and customer support also helps to ensure the community's voice is integrated into broader company initiatives.

What is the difference between Senior Community vs Community Manager?

AspectSenior CommunityCommunity Manager
Required CredentialsTypically requires experience in community engagement, marketing, or related fields; certifications varyOften requires experience in social media, customer service, or marketing; certifications may include social media management
Work EnvironmentWorks within organizations, tech companies, or online platforms managing community strategiesWorks in diverse settings including brands, nonprofits, or online communities managing day-to-day interactions
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in tech, SaaS, and online platforms focusing on community growthWidely used across industries like retail, tech, and nonprofits for community engagement

While both roles focus on community engagement, Senior Community typically involves strategic planning and leadership, whereas Community Managers handle daily interactions and relationship building. The Senior Community role often requires more experience and a broader scope of responsibilities.

What are the most commonly searched types of Community jobs in Iowa?

The most popular types of Community jobs in Iowa are:

What cities in Iowa are hiring for Senior Community jobs?

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Infographic showing various Senior Community job openings in Iowa as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $75,411 per year, or $36.3 per hour.

Senior Community Manager

Asset Living

Altoona, IA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 5 hours ago

Asset Living rating

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 79 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

159th of 205 rated real estate companies

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW
Asset Living is a third-party management firm and a proven partner in fostering thriving communities nationwide. Founded in 1986, Asset Living has decades of experience delivering exceptional value to our partners. Since the beginning, our undeniable passion has driven our organic growth from a small property management firm to one of the most trusted allies in real estate. Asset Living's growing portfolio includes a multitude of properties across the country that span the multifamily, single-family home rentals, affordable housing, build-to-rent, active adult, and student housing divisions.
Asset Living is a fast-growing company made up of talented individuals from diverse backgrounds that differentiate us and help us drive innovation and results for our clients and communities across the US. At Asset Living, we wholeheartedly believe 'Together We Lead, Together We Succeed'. We empower each other to lead by example, collaborate, and evolve - inspired by our belief that we can continually improve as individuals and as an organization. Together, we create an environment where every voice is heard, every idea is valued, and every individual experiences opportunities to grow as our company grows. When you join Asset Living, you become part of a dynamic team that thrives on unity, unique talents, and a universal culture of winning.
Recognized as one of the nation's Best and Brightest Places to Work and ranked in the NMHC top 50 professionals, join Asset Living because of its reputation as the most trusted partner in real estate, workplace culture, and growth opportunities. Asset Living is a member of The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) and is recognized as an Accredited Management Organization (AMO). Together, we lead the way, and together, we achieve excellence in all that we do. Join a workplace where success is a collective journey and leadership is a shared responsibility.
COMMUNITY MANAGER
The Community Manager is responsible for overseeing the entire operations of a housing community under the supervision of the Regional Manager. As a Community Manager, you will manage all phases of the operations, including personnel, leasing, maintenance, financial, administration & risk management. As an on-site leader, you will supervise all aspects of the property and staff to ensure compliance with Asset's policies and procedures, safety and fair housing guidelines, and liability concerns.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  • Personnel Management
  • Regular/daily onsite attendance is required
  • Use consistent techniques & company directives to screen, hire, train, coach, and develop on-site staff
  • Ensure the effectiveness of staff through ongoing training, coaching, counseling, and guidance in compliance with Asset training benchmarks.
  • Complete weekly/daily office & maintenance staff schedules and assignments
  • Deal effectively and consistently with performance problems; document adequately, communicate with direct supervisor and HR, and terminate appropriately when necessary.
  • Promote harmony and quality job performance of staff through support and effective leadership
  • Ensure staff compliance and consistency with Company policies and procedures
  • Financial Management
  • Achieve the highest possible net operating income through the implementation of effective cost control and revenue & leasing improvement; identify trends and recommend strategies and adjustments
  • Develop yearly operating budgets/forecasts
  • Monitor the timely receipt and reconciliation of deposits, rent collections, and charges to ensure they are submitted on a timely basis.
  • Monitor the timely receipt, reconciliation, and coding of all vendor invoices
  • Ensure property closeout is completed on time and ownership financial reports are accurate
  • Strategic Leasing Management
  • Develop yearly marketing plan and utilize marketing strategies & systems
  • Ensure staff leasing techniques are effective in obtaining closure, follow-up procedures met, signing/documentation of leases, and reporting systems are accurate and up to date.
  • Deal with resident complaints, concerns, and requests to ensure resident satisfaction
  • Develop and implement resident retention programs (i.e., resident functions, special promotions, monthly newsletter, etc.)
  • Effectively show, lease, and move in prospective residents
  • Administrative & Maintenance Management
  • Ensure all administrative & leasing reporting is accurate, complete, and submitted on a timely basis
  • Will head emergency team for the property; ensure proper response and handling of all property emergencies with staff, residents, buildings, etc., within company guidelines to minimize liability.
  • Manage excellent customer service and monitor service request turnaround and responsiveness of maintenance staff.
  • Maintain property appearance and ensure repairs are noted and completed on a timely basis (this requires regular property inspections and tours)
  • Plan for and utilize property resources, equipment, and supplies economically (i.e., obtaining bids/pricing from vendors, suppliers, and contractors, dealing with inadequate service, etc.)
  • Give direction to and monitor maintenance, construction, and rehabilitation activities to ensure quality and expediency (i.e., "walk" units to ensure make-ready and work orders are completed)

Education/experience
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred or four year's experience in the housing industry; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Certified Apartment Manager (CAM) or Accredited Resident Manager (ARM) preferred.
  • Ability to understand and perform all on-site software functions; basic computer skills required.
  • Must have basic knowledge of Fair Housing Laws and OSHA requirements.

Physical requirements
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others to exchange information, repeat motions that may include wrists, hands, and/or fingers, assess the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned, and be able to work overtime, weekends, and night hours (emergencies).
  • The employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods, move about to accomplish tasks, or move from one worksite to another
  • The employee is occasionally required to ascend/descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, step stools, and the like, move self into different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, including tight and confined spaces, work in an overhead position and reach, adjust or move objects of up to 25 lbs. in all directions, lift and place objects up to 25 lbs., operate machinery or power tools, operate motor vehicles and/or golf carts, identify and inspect objects, work in extremely low or high temperatures, work in outdoor environments such as precipitation and wind, work in small and/or enclosed spaces, traverse flat and non-flat terrain, be exposed to hazardous chemicals.

License/equipment
  • Must have reliable transportation due to the emergency on-call requirement.

At Asset Living, a variety of factors are considered in making compensation decisions, including, but not limited to: skill set, background and training, certifications, etc. When selecting the top candidate to hire for a position, the offer we extend is dependent on the facts associated with each specific individual's relevant experience for the role. Our employment offer is accompanied by additional compensation associated with our comprehensive total rewards package, which includes benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, accidental, and disability insurance), 401K with employer matching, and commission and performance bonuses, when applicable. Full-time employees also receive paid sick days and company holidays.
Salary Range: $70000 per year to $80000 per year
This job description should not be considered all-inclusive. It is merely a guide of expected duties. The employee understands that the job description is neither complete nor permanent and may be modified at any time. At the request of their supervisor, an employee may be asked to perform additional duties or take on additional responsibilities without notice. This is a safety-sensitive position and may be subject to additional compliance requirements.

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Founded in 1986, Asset Living is a true third-party property management firm with decades of experience delivering exceptional value to partners across the nation. As a leader in third-party property management, Asset Living is the fourth largest in the country (National Multifamily Housing Council's Top 50) and remains the No. 1 third-party student housing property manager in the U.S. for 11 years in a row (Student Housing Business). With over 36 years of experience, Asset Living's growing portfolio includes a multitude of properties across the country that span the multi-family, single-family home rentals, affordable housing, build-to-rent, active adult, and student housing divisions. Asset Living presently manages a portfolio consisting of approximately 175,000+ units and 125,000+ beds. Asset Living is a family made up of diverse backgrounds, unique ideas, and distinct personalities. Recognized as one of the nation's Best and Brightest Places to Work, professionals join Asset Living because of its reputation as the most trusted partner in real estate, workplace culture, and growth opportunities.

Industry

Real estate

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Houston, TX, US

Year founded

1986

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