Community Association Manager

Company: RowCal
Location: Arlington Heights
Posted on: November 27, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description Community Association Manager Lead. Innovate. Grow. Are you ready to take charge and make an impact? RowCal is seeking a Community Association Manager who thrives on managing complex obligations, building strong HOA relationships, and driving results through collaboration. Join us at a pivotal stage of growth and unlock opportunities for career advancement as our branch expands. If you’re ready to bring your HOA experience, strategic mindset, and ability to lead others as your portfolio expands, we want you on our team. Apply today and help us redefine what exceptional HOA management looks like! Location: Arlington Heights, IL - Portfolio could be anywhere from Napperville to Foxlake with the majority of the concentration in and around Arlington Heights, IL Schedule: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm with some night meetings to meet business needs (dependent on the HOA board's needs). Role is potentially hybrid after training at the discretion of the Director of Community Management. About RowCal RowCal is a fast-growing, innovative HOA and Property Management company, bringing "The Smarter Way to HOA" to thriving communities across the United States. Focused on Our Mission "To empower, enrich and elevate HOA communities and the lives of our employees who serve them", we are committed to doing things better with a can-do attitude and joyful spirit that puts HOA leaders at ease. We'll be a partner who cares, collaborates and creates the best HOA experience for a community. Our core values of "trust, innovation, fun, and growth" are at the heart of everything we do. Help us transform HOA communities and make "home" extra special for the members we serve. You'll love what you do! Role and Responsibilities RowCal Community Managers are responsible for the overall management and oversight of a portfolio of community associations. At RowCal, the Community Manager is not tasked with all the coordination and execution of all services needed by the community but will act as a liaison between the association board and RowCal's supporting divisions or third-party ancillary service providers. At RowCal, we view the Community Manager as the association's "relationship manager". Ongoing Review, coordinate, and respond to homeowner ACC requests. Review and upkeep of all work orders. Oversight of covenants enforcement and issuing violations. Homeowner, Board, and association data administration in CINC Systems. Act as main point of contact for all Board communications through all channels. Administration of on-site association amenities and gate houses. Retention and administration of all association records in SharePoint and WebAxis including, but not limited to, governing documents, rules & regulations, management agreements, service contracts and proposals, homeowner and board communications, vendor communications, etc. Address and resolve all homeowner escalations. Act as liaison between Board of Directors and all RowCal supporting divisions and third-party ancillary service providers. Update and maintain the management plan in CINC Systems as necessary with board meetings, site inspections, vendor meetings, maintenance calendar, WebAxis Calendar, community events, vendor service dates, etc. Drafting and execution of all association communications including statutory notices, newsletters in coordination with the Board/committee, emergency notifications, email blasts, text blasts, etc. Daily Minimum Approval of all invoices for payment in accordance with association budget and board direction. Review and execution of action items. Review and return of voicemails and emails. Weekly Minimum Provide feedback to division Director on all RowCal supporting divisions. Review and process violations and ACC requests. Check on hold invoice status. Review and addressal of all past-due action items. Monthly Minimum Review for knowledge and accuracy of prepared financial statements including balance sheet, income statement, delinquency report, and cash disbursements. Monitor vendor and owner delinquency rates and collections process for entire portfolio. Review of open violations for compliance. Site visits of all associations (if applicable and as necessary). Preparation for, attendance at, and administration of all Board Meetings (or as often as necessary). Preparation of Board Meeting Packets according to client established timeframes to include agenda, previous minutes, monthly financials, and any supporting documentation for old & new business. Review monthly financials - look for GL code errors and other discrepancies. Attendance at all monthly management or company meetings. Review performance of all service providers and discuss areas of opportunity with representatives, as necessary. Quarterly Minimum Audit SharePoint and Web Portal to ensure all records are uploaded and properly organized. Audit Board members, maintenance items, service providers, management plan, and other information tab to ensure accuracy. Annual Minimum Preparation and drafting of annual operating and reserves budget for all associations. Preparation for, attendance at, and administration of all Annual Meetings or Membership meetings. Review and negotiation of service contracts for all associations for services such as trash service, landscaping, snow removal, pest control, utilities, or cable service, etc. Coordinate tax returns and financial review/audit (as applicable). Coordination of and attendance at all municipally required inspections such as fire/life safety, backflow, etc. Review of existing reserve study or procurement of new reserve study, as necessary. Identification and initial planning of all capital improvement projects and coordination with Board and RowCal Construction & Maintenance, Project Coordination, and Director of Management. Requirements/Skills 5 years or more experience in HOA portfolio property management required Associate or bachelor's degree preferred Strong communication and interpersonal skills Strong organizational and time management skills Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Proficient with Microsoft office Able to problem solve and work independently Must have valid driver's license and have the ability to drive around the local market on a regular basis CMCA Preferred Illinois State Community Association Manager License required Pay Range The estimated starting pay range for this role is $75,000 - $90,000 per year. This good faith estimate is based upon RowCal's typical starting pay range for this role. Actual pay range depends on many factors including each employee's qualifications and market conditions and is subject to change. Benefits In addition to offering our team members competitive pay, we offer an excellent benefits package including 401k matching, paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance and vision insurance for employees and dependents. We also offer disability insurance along with other important benefits to ensure that our workers feel respected and valued. Although we work hard, we encourage our employees to always maintain a healthy work-life balance, so they can focus on their families and pursue outside interests. We also strongly believe in community service and in making an impact at the local level. As a RowCal employee, you'll be allotted time off each year to engage in service with one of our community service partners. RowCal is an Equal Opportunity Employer, meaning we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, military or veteran status, or any other or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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