Area Manager at Avanti Residential in Kansas City, KS

Location: Kansas City, KS

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Are you interested in a career where customers, colleagues, and community service are the cornerstones of your work? Would you like to work with a company that celebrates victories both big and small and welcomes ideas from all levels of our team? If so, join us here at Avanti Residential! Our moto is Sempre Avanti, meaning “Always Forward”/ “Always Welcome.” We are “people people” through our mission and core values. We enhance our communities with our work, see all members of our team as leaders, and live La Bella Vita (The Beautiful Life). With endless opportunities for personal and professional growth, the sky’s the limit when advancing your career and being the best you can be. There is a place for you at Avanti Residential. Join us today!

Wonderlic Assessment:

In the early stages of our hiring process after an application is submitted, a pre-employment assessment called Wonderlic is sent to all qualified candidates. This 45-minute assessment is a required step in our selection process to help us better understand fit for the position by defining strengths, motivational fit and work style. Please note that candidates who receive the assessment must complete it to proceed to the next steps in the hiring process.

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The Area Manager is a senior operations leader who directs and supervises site management activities across an assigned portfolio of communities within the Property Management Department. Working under the Sr. Regional Director and Regional Director, the Area Manager supports Avanti Residential's strategic and operational objectives by driving occupancy, resident satisfaction, and asset preservation. This role oversees a team of Community Managers and their on-site staff, ensuring each property is run with the same hands-on standard of care expected of a Community Manager: strong financial stewardship, excellent physical condition, and consistent KPI performance. The Area Manager monitors market conditions, controls property-specific budgets, and steps in directly on leasing, resident relations, and turnover activities as needed. Avanti views this role as a growth opportunity for associates who meet the requirements.

What You’ll Do…

• Build a productive, motivated, and goal-oriented culture across every community in the assigned portfolio.
• Lead positive change management behavior and support Community Managers through organizational updates.
• Oversee resident, vendor, prospective resident, and guest inquiries, and maintain professional relationships across the portfolio.
• Hold Community Managers accountable to budget guidelines throughout the year and ensure timely response to monthly variances.
• Review resident files for transfers, evictions, reasonable accommodation requests, medical requests, and complaints; evaluate and implement decisions.
• Oversee the physical condition of each community, including office space, restrooms, amenity areas, parking lots, and showing units, to ensure they meet Avanti's quality and presentation standards.
• Walk assigned communities regularly to confirm each asset is kept in excellent condition.

What You Need to Succeed…

• Bachelor’s degree in property management, real estate, business administration, business management, or related field preferred.
• Master’s degree in business administration preferred.
• 3+ years of experience with increasing responsibility in property management required.
• 3+ years of supervisory responsibility required.
• 1+ years of experience managing a portfolio with a minimum of 800+ multi-family units preferred.
• Proven leadership skills necessary to direct all aspects of property management operations and staff.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to resolve landlord and resident issues.
• Ability to create and monitor property budgets and prepare clear and concise financial reports.
• Proficient computer skills that include knowledge of property management software, preferably Yardi.
• Pass criminal background screening prior to employment.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and up-to-date vehicle insurance is required.
• If minimum qualifications are met during resume screening the Wonderlic pre-employment assessment is required. The assessment will arrive in the email inbox that you provided.

Work Location…

• Work Schedule and location based on supervisor requirements

What We Do for You…

• Based on position, annual or quarterly bonuses are awarded based on performance and KPIs.
• Up to 20% apartment discount.
• Continuing education and tuition reimbursement.
• A generous PTO policy.
• Health and wellness benefits include Medical/HSA/FSA/Dental/Vision/STD/LTD and many other benefits to meet your specific needs.
• 4% company match for your 401k.
• Avanti Shares Program where a portion of the company’s transactional profits are awarded to you. The longer you stay, the higher your return.
• Avanti Cares Program that helps employees in financial need.
• Tenure-based Anniversary Recess.
• Avanti Advisors Program to help new hires with onboarding.

Application Deadline: We are accepting applications continuously and will review them as they are received until the role is filled.

This job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. Avanti Residential is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity in its workplace; applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. If you are interested in applying for a position with Avanti and need special assistance or accommodation to use our website, please get in touch with HR@Avantiresidential.com.