The Resident Service Specialist manages move-in coordination, resident communications, and property condition oversight across multiple apartment communities. They provide superior customer service, handle administrative tasks, and support the Resident Service Manager in daily operations.
Requirements overview
Candidates should have experience in multi-family housing or hospitality operations and possess strong customer service skills. A high school diploma is required, while an associate degree in business administration is preferred.
UDR, Inc. (NYSE: UDR), an S&P 500 company, is a leading multifamily real estate investment trust with a demonstrated performance history of delivering superior and dependable returns by successfully managing, buying, selling, developing and redeveloping attractive real estate properties in targeted U.S. markets. As of March 31, 2025, UDR owned or had an ownership position in 60,047 apartment homes, including 300 apartment homes under development. For over 52 years, UDR has delivered long-term value to shareholders, the best standard of service to residents and the highest quality experience for associates.
Customer Service & SupportAdministrativeHospitalityManagement & Leadership
Description
UDR, Inc. and its affiliated companies are seeking a Resident Service Specialist
to join our team at Crown Pointe, our exclusive apartment community (196 homes)
located in Renton, WA. This position will float between 4 communities in Renton
and Seattle: Crown Pointe, Hilltop, CityLine and CityLine II.
Do you thrive on crafting an amazing customer experience and providing
satisfying solutions to customers? Do you want to be a "Care Hero" and it's your
job to save the customer's day?
As a Resident Service Specialist, you ensure our residents are provided a
seamless move-in experience and an enhanced lifestyle during their residency.
Essential Job Functions:
Move-In Coordination
* Ensure each new resident has a move-in orientation conducted by appointment.
* New residents are contacted within seven days of move-in to ensure they are
satisfied and to report any issues.
OneSite Responsibilities
* Scan all required move-in documents into OneSite.
* Oversee Pending Tasks.
Customer Service Administration
* Guide walk-in traffic and minimize the wait time.
* Handle any walk-in resident concerns with the Resident Service Manager and/or
Community Director.
* Ensure that all voicemails, texts, emails and other resident and community
communications are checked and responded to within established time
guidelines.
* Organize incoming packages systematically and distribute as needed.
* Utilize CRM to effectively manage resident relations, service requests and
resident communications.
Property Condition oversight
* Walk through the move-in ready apartment to ensure they meet standards prior
to orientation.
* Walk through all amenities daily to ensure they are stocked and in good
condition.
* Walk problematic areas that are raised by residents on the day they are
reported to ensure deficiencies are addressed. Follow-up with the service
team until resolved.
* Provide superior customer service to internal and external customers.
Back-Up coverage
* Receive and greet visitors to the community and answer prospects, residents,
and customer inquiries as well as phone calls.
* Research and prepare any reports, memos, letters, resident correspondence,
and other documents using word processing, spreadsheet, database, or
presentation software at the direction of the Resident Services Manager or
Community Director.
* Complete market summary and comp reports as directed.
* Comply with all Company policies and procedures related to employment.
* Commit to Living the UDR Values each day in every action taken when executing
the essential functions of the job.
* Perform Resident Service Manager duties in the absence of the Resident
Service Manager.
* Perform other duties as assigned or as necessary.
Experience, Knowledge and Skills:
* Multi-family and/or hospitality operations experience
* Experience working in an office setting
* Customer service experience
Education:
* High school or equivalent required
* Associate degree in business administration or equivalent, is preferred
Career Development and Advancement:
We offer ongoing education opportunities to encourage the skillset development
of our employees and have a validated culture of enhancing the growth and
advancement of their individual career goals. We believe our employees are the
organization's most important asset.
Exceptional Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefit package, apartment rental discount, company
matched 401(k), vacation and personal time (up to 10 vacation days, 6 sick days,
4 personal days, and 2 floating holidays per year) plus company observed
holidays, discounts to live in our best-in-class communities, tuition
reimbursement, company sponsored events, community service days, and our annual
President's Club held in Las Vegas, honoring our associates for their
exceptional customer service and operational excellence.
Benefits Offered:
* Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
* Medical Flexible Spending Account
* Dependent Care Spending Account
* Lifestyle Spending Account
* Supplemental Term Life Insurance
* Voluntary Cancer Insurance
* Supplemental Short-Term Disability Insurance / AD&D Insurance
* Voluntary Long Term Care Insurance
* 401(k) Plan with company match
Hourly Range:
$30/hr. – $33/hr., depends on experience
About UDR, Inc.
UDR, Inc., an S&P500 company, is one of the nation's largest owners and managers
of residential apartment communities. Become a part of a company that is the
industry leader of transformational change and operational innovation!
UDR Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
UDR is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and
applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any
type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin,
disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal,
state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including
recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer,
leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
UDR is committed to providing and maintaining a diverse workforce and an
inclusive work environment with equitable access and opportunity for associates
to participate, grow, and reach their full potential.