Overview

Job Summary: The Assistant Manager assists the Property Manager in managing all aspects of daily building operations. Responsibilities include office management, administrative paperwork, responding to general inquiries from residents, and resolving resident problems. The ideal candidate is a team player with strong interpersonal, customer services, and organizational skills who pays attention to detail. 

Status: Part-time, Nonexempt, Regular 

Location: Japantown neighborhood, San Francisco

Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; Perform nightly duties (approximately 30 minutes per day); and On-Call 24-hours daily for problems and emergencies at building

Salary: DOE; Comprehensive benefits

The Organization: A private non-profit founded in 1977, Chinatown Community Development Center believes in a comprehensive vision of community. We own and/or manage approximately 37 affordable housing buildings serving over 4,500 low-income seniors, single adults, formerly homeless adults, and families of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds in San Francisco’s Chinatown, Tenderloin, Western Addition, and Polk Gulch neighborhoods. We also build housing, develop grassroots leadership, and engage low-income residents and youth. Our employees are passionate about the mission; thrive in a family organizational culture; and embody values of empowerment, teamwork, and compassion. Chinatown CDC serves a diverse population and is committed to hiring practices that provide culturally competent services. We encourage people of color to apply.

General Job Responsibilities

Property Management

  • Assist the Property Manager with the overall operation of the building
  • Use Yardi to print reports and enter re-certification information
  • Create and maintain tenant files, applicant waiting list and transfer list
  • Assist with paperwork for housing application and rent collection process
  • Assist with bank deposits
  • Assist with processing applications, move-ins, move-outs, and certifications
  • Assist the Property Manager with compiling and completing tenant information for monthly and annual summary reports, such as Vacancy Report, PSR and other reports.

Resident Manager Responsibilities 

  • Responsible for managing the building when the Property Manager is off-site
  • Perform nightly security check on building floors (approximately 30 minutes per day) and lock up common areas as needed/or in the case of an emergency  
  • Respond to and handle all building emergencies during on-call shifts
  • Reside in resident manager unit and stay every night while on duty  

Tenant Relations

  • Educate residents about and enforce compliance with regulations, lease provisions, and house rules
  • Address tenant requests/disputes and respond to building emergencies
  • Assist tenants and perform other duties as required for successful operation of building
  • Support Property Manager as needed
  • Forward any reasonable accommodation requests and fair housing complaint in a timely fashion to 504 Coordinator

Office Management

  • Process applications, photocopying, faxing, and filing
  • Process invoices and send to Property Supervisor for approval
  • Process daily mail and screen incoming phone calls
  • Order office supplies, fill out maintenance work orders, and distribute memos and notices
  • Maintain orderliness of front entrance, lobby, and adjoining rooms/areas

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

  • Pleasant and professional manner with calm disposition
  • Ability to work with people of diverse social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds
  • Ability to work independently and exercise own judgment in problem-solving
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to adjust to changing situations and work under pressure
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, Yardi Voyager or other property management software

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  • Two (2) year prior experience in residential property management 
  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Detail-oriented with experience processing paperwork
  • Sensitivity to issues facing low-income, disabled, and elderly populations

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience with low-income/affordable residential property management
  • Prior experience with reception work
  • Familiarity with Project Based Section 8 and Tax Credit programs
  • Tax Credit Specialist (TCS), California Certified Residential Manager (CCRM), or other equivalent designations
  • Experience working with Yardi Voyager 
  • Bilingual in Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin) or Russian and English

Condition of Employment

As of January 4th, 2022, All Chinatown Community Development Center employees are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. All new hires must show proof of vaccination status at the time of employment offer. Exemptions will be made for applicants with a valid medical reason or a sincerely held religious belief and must be submitted within a timely requested manner. Additional documentation may be required by CCDC if exemption is approved.

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