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Job Description Who Are We? Investment Property Group is a private real estate investment and management firm headquartered in Park City, Utah, with additional offices in California, Minnesota, and Oregon. IPG owns and operates 150 properties across 13 states, including Multifamily, Manufactured Homes, and RV communities. We are committed to supporting our team members through employee engagement, professional development, and a culture rooted in integrity. Join our team as we set new benchmarks in the industry, ensuring that our people thrive, and our communities remain places our residents are proud to call home. Position Overview: • Job Title: Assistant Manager, • Salary: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour, depending on qualifications, education, and prior experience, • Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8am - 5pm Position Summary: We are seeking a dedicated Assistant Manager to support the operations at Aspen Riverpark Apartments, a 261-unit tax credit and project based apartment community in Newark, NJ. This role includes assisting with leasing activities, resident relations, and rent collection, while ensuring compliance with property policies and procedures. The Assistant Manager also helps ensure the community is well-maintained, providing excellent customer service to residents and applicants while supporting the Community Manager in meeting property performance goals. How you will make an impact: • Represent Investment Property Group in a positive and professional manner at all times., • Work alongside the Community Manager to ensure daily activities, resources of the property, and operational tasks are handled efficiently., • Oversee rent collections, maintain accurate ledgers, manage follow-up on delinquent accounts, and coordinate eviction proceedings, as necessary., • Assist with the application and leasing process for new move-ins and renewals and waitlist management, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and a positive resident experience., • Conduct daily property walks to inspect common areas, ensuring they are clean, safe, and well-maintained; document findings and take appropriate corrective action., • Performs annual or more frequent inspection of units and follow ups; document findings and take appropriate corrective action., • Meet with and respond to resident concerns, requests, and complaints., • Maintain a high level of professionalism, integrity and respect when interacting with residents, team members, vendors, and community stakeholders., • Attend and participate in professional activities, meetings, organizations, and regulatory agency meetings or inspections. Requirements Qualifications & Requirements: • 1+ years’ experience as an assistant manager at a multifamily community of 100+ units., • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to foster positive relationships with residents and collaborate effectively with team members., • Exceptional time management and problem-solving skills., • Ability to handle conflict resolution, complaints, and provide a high level of customer service tailored to the community demographic., • Experience with rent collection and delinquency management., • Be able to identify areas for improvement and offer suggestions to improve the efficiency, productivity, and profitability of the property., • Ability to deliver excellent customer service, including responsiveness to tenant needs and community engagement., • Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with tenants, contractors, and local authorities., • Marketing and sales skills to promote vacant units and maintain high occupancy rates., • A positive attitude., • Must have a valid driver's license. What Will Make You Stand Out: • Experience with Yardi and CRM is preferred but not required. Benefits • Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Employee Assistance Program, and more., • 401k with company match., • Accrued 4-weeks of paid time off (PTO). We are a growing property management company with new opportunities emerging every day. Explore our open positions to find your next opportunity. Don’t see the right fit today? Check back soon - your dream job could be posted tomorrow! WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Investment Property Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability or medical condition as defined by applicable equal opportunity laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an environment where all employees are respected, treated fairly, and given equal opportunities to thrive.

Job Description Datavant is the data collaboration platform trusted for healthcare. Guided by our mission to make the world's health data secure, accessible and actionable, we provide critical data solutions for organizations across the healthcare ecosystem - including providers, health plans, researchers, and life sciences companies. From fulfilling a single patient's request for their medical records to powering the AI revolution in healthcare, Datavanters are building the future of how data is connected and used to improve health. By joining Datavant today, you're stepping onto a driven and highly collaborative team that is passionate about creating transformative change in healthcare. We are looking for an experienced Strategic Engagement Lead who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Strategic Engagement is the value engine of Datavant Life Sciences. We are accountable for driving meaningful, measurable outcomes for our customers by aligning our products and services with their strategic objectives—maximizing value, accelerating time to patient and business impact, and fostering long-term, expansive relationships. As such, we need an experienced relationship management individual who can drive success for our customers. This role includes responsibilities for commercial outcomes (e.g., value realization, customer satisfaction, renewals, etc.) and post-sale activities (e.g., delivery, adoption, advocacy, retention, etc.). You Will: • Own account management and value management for a dedicated account portfolio of up to 50 accounts in our ecosystem segment, with a special focus on end-to-end acceleration of value within your portfolio., • Lead with curiosity and dive deep into learning and understanding the goals and strategies of our customers and how our solutions and products support those goals, • Excel in program management and decision-making, balancing thoughtful analysis with speed to execution, appropriately prioritizing, and knowing when and how to escalate complex edge cases effectively, • Influence future lifetime value through higher product adoption, customer satisfaction and overall health scores, • Thrive in a fast-paced, continuous improvement environment, embracing gray areas and ambiguity, while seeking to drive clarity and scalability for your customers and the business, • Work effectively with your cross-functional partners - surfacing insights that influence product and sales strategies across account teams for your portfolio accounts., • Take a self-service-first approach to problem solving and navigating questions internally and externally, • Be a proven communicator and presenter with a commitment to maintaining good internal and external relationships through passion, empathy, and hard work, • 3+ years experience in healthcare technology and customer facing roles (required), • Proven ability to build deep, trust-based relationships with customer stakeholders, • Seasoned strategic program and project manager focused on connect the dots thinking that puts client value at the center of everything, • Skilled at expanding relationships beyond direct contacts through rapport-building, • Demonstrated ownership of complex, high-value customer accounts, • Strategic thinker who connects cross-customer trends to shape value propositions., • Effective and empathetic internal and external communication, • Previous experiencing working in one or more of the following areas (required):, • Experience working within RWD health analytic companies, CROs, or systems integrators in the healthcare sector, • Application of RWD and RWE in the life sciences and immediately adjacent industries, • Understanding of AI data models for RWE generation #LI-BC1 We are committed to building a diverse team of Datavanters who are all responsible for stewarding a high-performance culture in which all Datavanters belong and thrive. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. At Datavant our total rewards strategy powers a high-growth, high-performance, health technology company that rewards our employees for transforming health care through creating industry-defining data logistics products and services. The range posted is for a given job title, which can include multiple levels. Individual rates for the same job title may differ based on their level, responsibilities, skills, and experience for a specific job. This role is eligible for additional variable compensation. The estimated base salary range (not including variable pay) for this role is:$115,000—$135,000 USD To ensure the safety of patients and staff, many of our clients require post-offer health screenings and proof and/or completion of various vaccinations such as the flu shot, Tdap, COVID-19, etc. Any requests to be exempted from these requirements will be reviewed by Datavant Human Resources and determined on a case-by-case basis. Depending on the state in which you will be working, exemptions may be available on the basis of disability, medical contraindications to the vaccine or any of its components, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, and/or religion. This job is not eligible for employment sponsorship. Datavant is committed to a work environment free from job discrimination. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. To learn more about our commitment, please review our EEO Commitment Statement here. Know Your Rights, explore the resources available through the EEOC for more information regarding your legal rights and protections. In addition, Datavant does not and will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay. At the end of this application, you will find a set of voluntary demographic questions. If you choose to respond, your answers will be anonymous and will help us identify areas for improvement in our recruitment process. (We can only see aggregate responses, not individual ones. 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Job Description Who Are We? Investment Property Group is a private real estate investment and management firm headquartered in Park City, Utah, with additional offices in California, Minnesota, and Oregon. IPG owns and operates 150 properties across 13 states, including Multifamily, Manufactured Homes, and RV communities. We are committed to supporting our team members through employee engagement, professional development, and a culture rooted in integrity. Join our team as we set new benchmarks in the industry, ensuring that our people thrive, and our communities remain places our residents are proud to call home. Position Overview: • Job Title: Community Manager, • Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 annually, depending on qualifications, education, and prior experience, • Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8am – 5pm Position Summary: We are seeking a dedicated Community Manager to manage the day-to-day operations of an affordable multifamily community, Aspen Riverpark Apartments (261 units and 5 commercial spaces), located in Newark, NJ. This role includes managing team members, daily activities, and resources of the property to achieve established budgeted financial and operational goals. The Community Manager will ensure that the operation of the property complies with company policies and procedures and other laws and regulations governing multifamily housing operations. How you will make an impact: • Represent Investment Property Group in a positive and professional manner at all times., • Oversee the operational integrity of a multifamily community and support staff to ensure the company meets financial and operational performance and compliance metrics., • Exercise common sense, good judgement, and consistency with management related matters., • Ensure consistent application of property rules and regulations through new and renewal leases and lease addendums., • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, preparation, and submittal of reports to partner agencies (Fair Housing, Landlord Tenant Laws, Equal Employment and Equal Housing Opportunity, OSHA, etc.). Build and maintain positive relationships with on-site teams, colleagues, residents, vendors, and stakeholders., • Oversee the application process for new move-ins and recertification within established regulatory guidelines., • Enforce lease agreements, community rules, and regulations., • Market vacant units in accordance with the approved marketing plan., • Administer budgets, review and analyze operations and recommend corrective actions as needed., • Develop and maintain good staff working relationships; provide leadership, encourage teamwork and cooperation among the staff., • Ensure that all property staff adheres to the policies and procedures., • Review of all delinquent accounts, resident receivables, and accounting reporting., • Conduct interviews, hires, orientates, manages performance, and conducts ongoing staff development of all on-site staff. Qualifications & Requirements: • 1+ years’ experience managing an affordable multifamily community of 100+ units., • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to foster positive relationships with residents and collaborate effectively with team members., • Exceptional time management and problem-solving skills., • Ability to handle conflict resolutions, complaints, and provide a high level of customer service tailored to the community demographic., • Experience with rent collection and delinquency management., • Be able to identify areas for improvement and offer suggestions to improve the efficiency, productivity, and profitability of the property., • Ability to deliver excellent customer service, including responsiveness to tenant needs and community engagement., • Ability to handle complaints and ensure community standards are upheld., • Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with tenants, contractors, and local authorities., • Familiarity with property management software and basic accounting systems., • Marketing and sales skills to promote vacant units and maintain high occupancy rates. What Will Make You Stand Out: • Hands-on experience managing a tax credit or project based multifamily community of 150+ units., • Experience with Yardi and CRM is preferred but not required., • You take initiative and truly want to make a difference in the community or the lives of the people we serve. Benefits • Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Employee Assistance Program, and more., • 401k with company match., • Accrued 4-weeks of paid time off (PTO). We are a growing property management company with new opportunities emerging every day. Explore our open positions to find your next opportunity. Don’t see the right fit today? Check back soon - your dream job could be posted tomorrow! WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Investment Property Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability or medical condition as defined by applicable equal opportunity laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an environment where all employees are respected, treated fairly, and given equal opportunities to thrive.

Job DescriptionSalary: $95,000 - $120,000 Rhino + Jetty is making housing more affordable and accessible for millions of renters each year. Were the market-leading rental housing platform building simpler, more accessible ways for people to move into homes and for property managers to lease with confidence. Our technology removes friction from the move-in process, lowers upfront costs for renters, and helps property managers make faster, more accurate decisions. We support a network of 3 million rental units nationwide and work with 47 of the NMHC Top 100 property owners, including Greystar, Brookfield, Asset Living, UDR, and more. We pioneered security deposit insurance and continue to push the industry forward with a growing suite of products from deposit management to lease guarantees and loss-of-employment protection. Were growing quickly, tackling real problems at scale, and building technology thats changing how renting works. About the role: Were looking for an Implementation Manager to own the technical and operational execution of new partner onboardings and existing partner expansions. You will be the hands-on lead responsible for taking a newly closed deal from kickoff to go-live configuring integrations, coordinating partner-side stakeholders, and ensuring every property is ready to sell on day one. This is a highly cross-functional, execution-oriented, and partner-facing role. You will work closely with Account Managers and the Revenue Operations team to design and execute every step between deal-close and go-live from technical integration to operational alignment to training readiness. In this role, you will: • Partner with Sales on late-stage deals leading technical discovery, scoping implementation complexity, and building Statements of Work that set accurate expectations before close., • Own end-to-end technical setup for new partner onboardings, including PMS integrations, property configuration, and coordination with internal teams., • Drive operational readiness across the partners leasing flow, systems configuration, and move-out and claims processes., • Monitor adoption post-launch, triage issues quickly, and support the AM with performance data through the early-life period., • Run multiple implementations simultaneously, maintain clear project tracking, and escalate risks before they become delays. Were ideally seeking: • 35 years of experience in B2B implementation, onboarding, or technical project management ideally at a SaaS, proptech, or fintech company., • Familiarity with property management systems (Yardi, RealPage, Entrata) or similar enterprise integrations is a strong plus., • Strong project management fundamentals: you can run multiple simultaneous workstreams, hold partners to deadlines, and know when to escalate., • Clear, direct communicator able to translate technical requirements for non-technical stakeholders and manage up, down, and laterally across partner organizations., • Comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment with evolving processes; youre someone who improves the playbook, not just follows it., • Experience working with external stakeholders at multiple seniority levels (IT administrators, operations directors, VPs)., • Comfort with AI and automation as core infrastructure. You've actually used AI tools in your work or built something yourself. Nice to Have: • Background in multifamily real estate, proptech, or insurance., • Experience with deposit alternative products (security deposit insurance, surety bonds, or similar)., • Familiarity with ILS platforms (Apartments.com, Zillow) and multifamily marketing workflows., • Prior experience building or improving implementation playbooks or SOPs. Compensation & Benefits: Base Salary Range: $95,000 - $120,000 Rhino + Jetty has partnered with a number of compensation benchmarking tools to determine competitive and fair market pay bands for our size and stage. Our goal is to ensure each employee is paid equitably and competitively while also maintaining a consistent and standardized methodology. Individual pay decisions are based on a number of factors including qualifications for the role, experience level and balancing internal equity relative to other teammates. Base salary is just one part of our Total Rewards Package here at R + J. In connection with this position, we also offer: • Competitive cash compensation package including base salary, milestone based bonus, and other financial perks, • Unlimited PTO Policy, • Generous Paid Parental Leave, • Stock option plan to give our employees a direct stake in R + J's success, • Remote-first work culture with opportunities to collaborate as a team in person, • Monthly lifestyle stipend to fit your needs (meals, wellness, co-working)

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