Community Assistant

The Michaels Organization is a national leader in residential real estate offering full-service capabilities in development, property management, construction, and investment. At Michaels, our teammates strive to fulfill our promise of creating communities that lift lives – ones that jumpstart housing, education, civic engagement, and neighborhood prosperity. With this passion at the forefront of our business, Michaels teammates can be proud to be a part of the extraordinary, every day.

The Community Assistant is a multifaceted position. Community Assistants will assist with day-to-day operations, leasing and maintaining facilities. Provide scheduled educational programs to build an inclusive, living-learning environment for the apartment community. Community Assistants will be an integral part of maintaining communities that build lifelong memories and lift lives for residents. This position will work to assist residents in reaching their academic and personal goals. A Community Assistant will work to help residents and the community alike by providing local, communal, and university expertise. Through their role their mission will be to work to establish, maintain, and provide an inclusive environment for residents to thrive.

1. Providing support to reach personal and educational goals to residents
2. Lease and market apartments
3. Work with management to create and maintain a resident community that is conducive to living-learning by maintaining student success programming by planning events that are within budget
4. Assist with move-in and move-in preparations through administrative, operations, and maintenance.
5. Assist with basic maintenance tasks and respond to lock outs after hours (if required)
6. Assist in preventative maintenance as set forth by the management team
7. Maintain all required documentation within property management software and report any issues to Resident Director or Community Manager
8. Provide a positive peer mentor relationship with residents and create a community environment
9. Maintain a confidential relationship between employees and residents
10. Assist with social media and documentation of community programs
11. Work with the RD to maintain proper records for all resident’s student status.
12. Assist with move-out and move-out preparations through administrative, operations, and maintenance.

Required Experience:

Demonstrates strong leadership skills and social skills to provide an inclusive environment for students
Knowledge of University functions and knowledge of community activity

Required Education/Training:
Minimum of one year enrolled in a University or College Program

Required Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrate commitment to diversity and social justice.
Demonstrate exceptional customer service and resident relation skills
Demonstrates strong leadership and organizational skills.
Demonstrates commitment to furthering educational and social opportunities related to residence life.
Commitment to responsibilities and conducive in a team environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Salary Range Information:

The range displayed on each job posting reflects the targeted base salary for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Rewards & Benefits:

We know Michaels’ promise of lifting lives starts with our teammates, so making sure every single teammate is happy, healthy, and set up for a successful future is important to us.  As part of our team, you will enjoy a competitive wage, a comprehensive benefit package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, prescription, etc., generous paid time off, a 401 (k) plan with a company match, and so much more.  We believe in education – and in taking care of our own – so as an added incentive your children will be able to apply for the Michaels Employee Scholarship Program. 

• Help make the world a better place in a team-oriented environment.
• Grow with our organization through various professional development opportunities.
• Collaborate and thrive in a company culture where all are welcome

Michaels teammates make a difference in the lives of residents, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day.  To learn more about the total rewards we offer please visit our website. 

Come join our team. You’re going to love it here!