Residential property managers plan and supervise activities that affect residential buildings and land including rental properties, apartment buildings, condominiums, and community associations. The residential property management option at Ball State University combines aspects of housing and business, and prepares students to be involved in the design, marketing, and management of multifamily living environments. Most residential property managers are responsible for the day-to-day management of residential real estate, acting as the owners’ agents and advisors. Some may buy and develop real estate for companies. The following occupations represent some career opportunities available to residential property managers. Some will require additional education. For more information visit the Career Center in Lucina 220.
Administrative Assistant Administrative Services Manager Apartment House Manager Architect Asset and Portfolio Manager Assistant Property Manager Broker College/University Professor Commercial Property Manager Condominium Manager Construction and Building Inspector Education Administrator Farm and Land Broker Financial Analyst Financial Manager Human Resources ManagerInsurance Claims Examiner Insurance Sales Agent Landscape Architect Law Clerk Lawyer Loan Clerk Loan Interviewer Loan Officer Lodging Managers Marketing Manager Medical and Health Services Manager Property Maintenance Manager Purchasing Manager Real Estate Appraiser Real Estate Sales Agent Surveyor
Resources available in the Career Center, Lucina 220:
Career Opportunities in Banking, Finance, and Insurance (OCC 16)Careers in Business (OCC 25)Careers on Focus (OCC 182.6)Opportunities in Property Management Careers (OCC 176)Opportunities in Real Estate Careers (OCC 182.9)Your Bright Future in Business Administration (OCC 27)
Websites:
BSU Dept. of Family and Consumer SciencesGreat Links to Explore (BSU Career Center) America ’s Career InfoNet: http://www.acinet.orgEmployment Outlook: http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0854971.htmlIndianaINTERNnet: http://www.indianaintern.net/home.aspInternships.comInternships USA.comVault Career InsiderO*NET: http://online.onetcenter.orgOccupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/oco/Salary Wizard: http://www.salary.comVolunteer Match: http://www.volunteermatch.orgInstitute of Real Estate Management: http://www.irem.orgNational Apartment Association: http://www.naahq.orgNational Association of Residential Property Managers: http://www.narpm.org