Description
Parkside Plaza is a 251-unit, 17-story high-rise condominium on nearly six acres of land, nestled amongst the trees and greenery of Sligo Creek Parkway and abutting the Sligo Creek Trail in Silver Spring, MD. Unit sizes vary from 892 SF one-bedroom to 1,500 SF three-bedroom units. The building was built in 1965 and converted to condominiums in 1981. The Board and Management have remained vigilant in reserve funding and proactive planning for capital projects.
The community maintains a unique sense of cohesion that treasures its diversity and is home to a number of multigenerational families residing in separate units and renters who are deciding to become homeowners by purchasing units within the condominium. The sense of community is further bolstered by the support of eight active committees. Parkside Plaza’s proud heritage and history were further bolstered in 2022 when it won the CAI-Washington Metro Chapter’s Association of the Year Award in the Medium-size category.
Amenities include a 24/7 front desk, a pool, a fitness room, a community room, assigned storage bins, separately deeded parking units in a spacious parking garage, ample outdoor parking, and lovely grounds, including a “serenity garden.”
The General Manager is fully responsible for the operation in coordination with a management company that provides a “financial-only” level of service. The GM leads a staff of 19 full- and part-time team members.
Benefits include:
- Association pays 50% of health insurance premiums (Blue Cross/Blue Shield) for the individual; coverage for dependents - may be negotiable
- Association contributes 5% of total salary to an IRA plan
- Annual continuing professional development allowance
- Designation fee reimbursement possible based on mutually agreed professional objectives and exemplary performance
Requirements
SUMMARY/OBJECTIVES
The General Manager is responsible for the effective and efficient leadership and management of the administrative, financial, legal, and physical maintenance of the condominium’s building and grounds. They protect property values, enforce the provisions of the governing documents, and enhance the quality of life for residents and owners in accordance with the vision, priorities, goals, and direction of the Board of Directors, while working in partnership with the Board to develop the vision, priorities, and goals.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- High level of emotional intelligence
- Critical thinking ability
- Service mindset
- Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
- Attention to detail
- Effective organizational and planning skills
- Professionalism
- Excellent verbal and wrtten communucation skills, including active listening
- Outstanding leadership abilities
- Awareness and application of management best practices
- Effective application of technology in streamlining building management, improving resident/owner relations, and maximizing staff productivity
QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven successful leadership of a mid- or high-rise condominium or equivalent community association.
- Professional designations including one or more of the following: CMCA, AMS, PCAM, as prescribed by CAMICB or the Community Association Institute. PCAM preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree and two to four years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience in capital project planning and administration.
- Valid Driver’s License
