Resident Experience Manager
Job title: Resident Experience Manager in Athens, GA at Cardinal Group
Company: Cardinal Group
Job description: Description :Do you thrive in a role that requires equal parts creative vision, detail-oriented, and top-tier people skills? If you love orchestrating events that feel effortlessly elevated and on-trend, have a knack for keeping finances in perfect order, and excel at solving problems while making people feel valued, then our position as a Resident Experience Manager at Rambler Athens in Athens, GA may be perfect for you!Youâll be at the heart of creating unforgettable experiences, keeping budgets balanced, and ensuring that every interaction leaves a lasting, positive impact. If youâre a detail-obsessed, solution-oriented, people-loving pro with a flair for the stylish and sophisticated, we want to hear from you!The ideal candidate will be:
Youâre the planner in your friend group â not just the one who starts the group chat, but the one who makes the dinner reservation, books the Airbnb, and sends out the Google Calendar invite.
You live for a well-executed event â whether itâs hosting a dinner party with a perfectly curated playlist or organizing a surprise birthday trip down to the last detail, you thrive on creating experiences people will rave about.
Youâre always on the go â balancing a morning workout, a packed workday, and an evening networking event (or happy hour) is just another Tuesday for you.
You keep the receipts â literally and figuratively â you love a well-balanced budget and take pride in making sure every expense is accounted for, whether itâs for work or your latest vacation fund.
Conflict doesnât scare you â it energizes you â you have a natural ability to read people, defuse tension, and turn a frustrated customer or resident into a lifelong fan.
You have a 'work hard, play hard' mentality â youâre the type who crushes deadlines at work and then seamlessly transitions into planning an impromptu weekend getaway.
You love making things look as good as they function â aesthetics matter to you, whether itâs setting up a photo-worthy event space or ensuring a spreadsheet is color-coded to perfection.
Youâre the âfixerâ â if something goes wrong, you donât panic. You problem-solve, pivot, and make sure everything still comes together flawlessly.
Still interested? Read more about specific job responsibilities below.JOB RESPONSIBILITIESResident Relations & Experience
Be the go-to person for our residents, cultivate strong relationships and build a community that feels like home.
Turn problems into opportunities â proactively tackle resident concerns with professionalism, efficiency, and a smile.
Help create the ultimate resident experience, working with the Leasing Manager to develop creative and effective retention strategies.
Manage all community communication, from eye-catching newsletters to timely emails.
Listen, learn, and level up â conduct resident satisfaction surveys, analyze feedback, and help us constantly improve.
Own the communityâs online reputation â oversee reviews, celebrate the wins, and strategically handle the not-so-great ones.
Be fair, firm, and friendly, enforcing community policies with consistency and care.
Answer incoming calls with professionalism and efficiency, making every interaction a great one.
Keep client records accurate, update reports, and ensure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.
Financial Management
Collect rent and other fees, ensuring timely payments and minimizing delinquencies.
Process invoices and manage vendor payments accurately.
Assist in budget preparation and monitoring.
Maintain accurate financial records and reports.
Assist In monthly financial report preparation
Event Planning & Execution
Create experiences, not just events â plan and execute resident programming that brings the communityâs brand to life and delivers next-level experiences.
Manage event planning logistics, including budgeting, vendor and partnership coordination, and event marketing
Execute all community events, youâll handle everything from purchasing supplies and setting up to being on-site during the event and breaking it all down after.
Track event success, gather feedback, and find ways to make the next one even better.
Collaboration & Communication
Assist the Community Manager with daily community operations
Coordinate maintenance requests and follow up to ensure timely completion
Conduct property Inspections and Identify areas for improvement
Maintain organized resident files and records
Collaborate with leasing team to support leasing efforts
Communicate effectively with residents, vendors, and colleagues
Participate in Cardinal U training and contribute to team efforts to streamline processes and achieve success.
Participate in LV Collectiveâs training programs to refine your skills and stay aligned with the companyâs best practices.
Maintain regular communication with leadership to overcome roadblocks, share updates, and strategize for leasing success.
Other Responsibilities
Assist with other duties and special projects as assigned.
Availability to work evenings and weekends.
QUALIFICATIONS
2-3 years of customer service experience (Property Management experience is a bonus!)
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Skills
Exceptional communication skillsâyouâre warm, professional, and approachable.
Basic computer skills: typing and writing ability for correspondence, reporting, etc.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Understanding of financial reporting
Can-do attitude; willing to work outside your job description
Working knowledge of Entrata & Real Page Ops Tech Is preferred
Bonus points forâŚ
Previous experience In AP/AR, Event Planning, or as an Assistant Community Manager.
WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Incumbents work both inside and outside of apartment buildings and in all areas of the property including amenities and have frequent exposure to outside elements where temperature, weather, odors, and/or landscape may be unpleasant and/or hazardous.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to use hands to finger, type, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The Team Member regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms, and climb, stoop, or squat. Incumbents must be able to physically access all exterior and interior parts of the property and amenities and must be able to work inside and outside in all weather conditions including, but not limited to rain, snow, heat, hail, wind and sleet. The Team Member must be able to push, pull, lift, carry, or maneuver weights of up to forty (40) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Rare local travel may be required to assist properties as needed, attend training classes or other situations necessary for the accomplishment of some or all of the daily responsibilities of this position.The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their Team Leader.#LI-DNI
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Location: Athens, GA
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Company: Cardinal Group
Job description: Description :Do you thrive in a role that requires equal parts creative vision, detail-oriented, and top-tier people skills? If you love orchestrating events that feel effortlessly elevated and on-trend, have a knack for keeping finances in perfect order, and excel at solving problems while making people feel valued, then our position as a Resident Experience Manager at Rambler Athens in Athens, GA may be perfect for you!Youâll be at the heart of creating unforgettable experiences, keeping budgets balanced, and ensuring that every interaction leaves a lasting, positive impact. If youâre a detail-obsessed, solution-oriented, people-loving pro with a flair for the stylish and sophisticated, we want to hear from you!The ideal candidate will be:
Youâre the planner in your friend group â not just the one who starts the group chat, but the one who makes the dinner reservation, books the Airbnb, and sends out the Google Calendar invite.
You live for a well-executed event â whether itâs hosting a dinner party with a perfectly curated playlist or organizing a surprise birthday trip down to the last detail, you thrive on creating experiences people will rave about.
Youâre always on the go â balancing a morning workout, a packed workday, and an evening networking event (or happy hour) is just another Tuesday for you.
You keep the receipts â literally and figuratively â you love a well-balanced budget and take pride in making sure every expense is accounted for, whether itâs for work or your latest vacation fund.
Conflict doesnât scare you â it energizes you â you have a natural ability to read people, defuse tension, and turn a frustrated customer or resident into a lifelong fan.
You have a 'work hard, play hard' mentality â youâre the type who crushes deadlines at work and then seamlessly transitions into planning an impromptu weekend getaway.
You love making things look as good as they function â aesthetics matter to you, whether itâs setting up a photo-worthy event space or ensuring a spreadsheet is color-coded to perfection.
Youâre the âfixerâ â if something goes wrong, you donât panic. You problem-solve, pivot, and make sure everything still comes together flawlessly.
Still interested? Read more about specific job responsibilities below.JOB RESPONSIBILITIESResident Relations & Experience
Be the go-to person for our residents, cultivate strong relationships and build a community that feels like home.
Turn problems into opportunities â proactively tackle resident concerns with professionalism, efficiency, and a smile.
Help create the ultimate resident experience, working with the Leasing Manager to develop creative and effective retention strategies.
Manage all community communication, from eye-catching newsletters to timely emails.
Listen, learn, and level up â conduct resident satisfaction surveys, analyze feedback, and help us constantly improve.
Own the communityâs online reputation â oversee reviews, celebrate the wins, and strategically handle the not-so-great ones.
Be fair, firm, and friendly, enforcing community policies with consistency and care.
Answer incoming calls with professionalism and efficiency, making every interaction a great one.
Keep client records accurate, update reports, and ensure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.
Financial Management
Collect rent and other fees, ensuring timely payments and minimizing delinquencies.
Process invoices and manage vendor payments accurately.
Assist in budget preparation and monitoring.
Maintain accurate financial records and reports.
Assist In monthly financial report preparation
Event Planning & Execution
Create experiences, not just events â plan and execute resident programming that brings the communityâs brand to life and delivers next-level experiences.
Manage event planning logistics, including budgeting, vendor and partnership coordination, and event marketing
Execute all community events, youâll handle everything from purchasing supplies and setting up to being on-site during the event and breaking it all down after.
Track event success, gather feedback, and find ways to make the next one even better.
Collaboration & Communication
Assist the Community Manager with daily community operations
Coordinate maintenance requests and follow up to ensure timely completion
Conduct property Inspections and Identify areas for improvement
Maintain organized resident files and records
Collaborate with leasing team to support leasing efforts
Communicate effectively with residents, vendors, and colleagues
Participate in Cardinal U training and contribute to team efforts to streamline processes and achieve success.
Participate in LV Collectiveâs training programs to refine your skills and stay aligned with the companyâs best practices.
Maintain regular communication with leadership to overcome roadblocks, share updates, and strategize for leasing success.
Other Responsibilities
Assist with other duties and special projects as assigned.
Availability to work evenings and weekends.
QUALIFICATIONS
2-3 years of customer service experience (Property Management experience is a bonus!)
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Skills
Exceptional communication skillsâyouâre warm, professional, and approachable.
Basic computer skills: typing and writing ability for correspondence, reporting, etc.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Understanding of financial reporting
Can-do attitude; willing to work outside your job description
Working knowledge of Entrata & Real Page Ops Tech Is preferred
Bonus points forâŚ
Previous experience In AP/AR, Event Planning, or as an Assistant Community Manager.
WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Incumbents work both inside and outside of apartment buildings and in all areas of the property including amenities and have frequent exposure to outside elements where temperature, weather, odors, and/or landscape may be unpleasant and/or hazardous.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to use hands to finger, type, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The Team Member regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms, and climb, stoop, or squat. Incumbents must be able to physically access all exterior and interior parts of the property and amenities and must be able to work inside and outside in all weather conditions including, but not limited to rain, snow, heat, hail, wind and sleet. The Team Member must be able to push, pull, lift, carry, or maneuver weights of up to forty (40) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Rare local travel may be required to assist properties as needed, attend training classes or other situations necessary for the accomplishment of some or all of the daily responsibilities of this position.The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their Team Leader.#LI-DNI
Expected salary:
Location: Athens, GA
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