Firstservice Corporation Bloomington , MN 55431
Posted 1 week ago
Job Overview:
As an Association Manager, you'll be responsible for handling all aspects of managing associations in portfolio including contract management, communications with boards of directors and members of the associations, preparation for and follow-through from board meetings, financial statement review, collaboration with co-workers on various issues, and if applicable, management of on-site employees.
Your Responsibilities:
The job duties listed are typical examples of the work performed by positions in this job classification. Not all duties assigned to every position are included, nor is it expected that all positions will be assigned every duty.
Maintenance
Manage oversight of all necessary maintenance for common elements of an Association
Develop calendar for all required maintenance and schedule preventive maintenance
Establish scope of work for projects and oversee maintenance contracts
Manage ongoing and routine maintenance projects
Manage capital replacement projects with involvement of third-party consultants as needed
Visit the property at least one time per week to review services and projects; document conditions requiring attention
Report to Board of Directors on maintenance issues at the property
Maintain vendor contacts and communications
Contract Management
Manage all contracts in portfolio of associations
Collaborate with contract administrator on aggregate contract management
Work with Board to identify preferences and opportunities for improvements on contract services and implementation of agreed upon services
Communications
Develop communications and disseminate information to all Association members about matters of importance in their community
Write and transmit individual owner correspondence regarding violations of policies or other matters affecting an individual unit owner and copy Board members on such letters
Communicate with the Association's Board of Directors in a timely manner about significant issues that require Board knowledge or action
Respond to all emails and phone calls within 24 hours
Financial Management
Review and approve monthly financial reports in a timely fashion (within 48 hours of statement production)
Understand monthly profit and loss statements; explain financials to Board of Directors and all members of the Association
Review and approve all weekly client association disbursements
Monitor collections efforts by Collections Department and understand well enough to explain basic status and elements of process to the Board
Assure contract for audit/tax preparation is executed and transmitted to FirstService Residential Controller 30 days prior to end of Association fiscal year
Develop annual client association budgets and transmit to client Boards for review and approval
Manage Board of Directors budget review and approval process
Monitor and facilitate updates to Replacement Reserve Schedule/Capital Expenditure plan
Personnel Management
Responsible for all on-site personnel employed by FirstService Residential at a client Association with the exception of desk attendants who are a shared responsibility with the On-Site Staff Recruiter/Supervisor
Create and maintain job descriptions using standard template; submit draft for review and approval from Human Resources Manager
Collaborate with senior manager and oversee the hiring of qualified employees
Coordinate the hiring of any employee with the Human Resources Manager
Train or oversee the training of on-site employees
Oversee employees obtaining certifications required for successful performance of their duties
Review employee performance annually with on-site Office Manager and make salary adjustments with input from senior management as appropriate; present salary adjustments to Board for approval
Document any substandard employee performance issues promptly and bring to attention of Human Resources Manager; seek counsel from Human Resources Manager as needed
Oversee immediate reporting of all workplace injuries which must be submitted to insurance carrier within 24 hours of incident
Meet with on-site personnel on a regular, prescheduled basis to understand employee issues and respond accordingly; escalate complex issues to Human Resources Manager
Oversee employee compliance with FirstService Employee Handbook
Client Association Governance
Provide required notice of Board meetings, annual meetings, and special meetings
Oversee fulfillment of all other obligations provided by the governing documents of the Association and the Minnesota Common Interest Ownership Act (MCIOA)
Leadership to Board and Association
Identify issues of concern within the association community
Assist the Board in establishing and implementing goals for the association
Provide or procure advice or resources to Board on issues of interest and/or concern to the membership and the Board
Association - Management Relations
Review any matters requiring assistance with Senior Manager
Update Senior Supervising Manager monthly on overall status of account, including review of account issues and questions on range of issues
Promptly inform management, including transmittal of all relevant facts, regarding any significant disputes within the Association or between the Association and management or between the Association and a vendor serving the Association
Information Management
Provide administrative personnel with updates on changes in Board members, officers, or Board member contact information, changes in contractor emergency contact information for the Association; inform Human Resources of changes in personnel contact information
Provide updated financial and non-financial information that is or may be material to disclosures to FirstService Residential Disclosure Administrator
Fill out insurance information forms promptly and provide to FirstService Residential Insurance Coordinator to obtain timely insurance quotes
Review, execute, and update disclosures for unit sales prepared by FirstService Residential Disclosure Administrator
Work with administrative personnel to keep client website updated and ensure homeowners are informed about significant matters within the Association
On-Call Rotation/Support
Responsible for fielding emergency calls as part of our on-call rotation, approximately two times per year, for 3-4 days consecutive days.
Coordinate and dispatch the appropriate vendor to respond to the issue.
Attendance
Skills & Qualifications:
Client services, account management, and/or property management experience
High school diploma or GED required, Associate's or Bachelor's degree in business field or property management preferred
Practical familiarity with personnel management
Basic proficiency in MS PowerPoint
Minimum 4 years of transferable work experience
Basic proficiency in MS Excel and Word
Ability to read financial statements
Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships
Strong communication skills, written and verbal
Well-developed interpersonal aptitude
Excellent organizational abilities
Effective problem-solver
Collaborative attitude
What We Offer:
As a full-time exempt associate, you will be eligible for full comprehensive benefits to include your choice of multiple medical plans, dental, vision, EAP services, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability coverage. In addition, you will be eligible for vacation and sick time off benefits, 9 paid holidays, and a 401k with company match.
Compensation: $60,000 - $75,000 annually
Disclaimer:
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties, and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Firstservice Corporation