Administrative Assistant

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals in Summit, NJ is seeking a Temporary Administrative Assistant for a property management company. The role focuses on daily office support, communications with tenants and vendors, and maintaining organized records.

Ideal candidates have prior admin experience, proficiency with Microsoft Office, strong attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced office. Real estate or property management exposure is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous administrative assistant experience required.
• Property management or real estate experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a busy office environment.
• Professional demeanor and strong customer service skills.
• Experience with property management software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical support to the property management team.
• Answer incoming calls, respond to emails and direct inquiries appropriately.
• Communicate professionally with tenants, vendors and property managers.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical files, records and documentation.
• Assist with work orders, maintenance requests and vendor coordination.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, spreadsheets and other office documents.
• Schedule appointments, meetings and property-related services.
• Assist with invoice processing, data entry and general recordkeeping.
• Perform additional administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Administrative support

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Tools

Yardi

AppFolio

Job description

Temporary Administrative Assistant – Property Management

Express Employment Professionals is seeking an organized, detail-oriented Temporary Administrative Assistant for a property management company in Summit, NJ.

The ideal candidate will have strong administrative and communication skills, with previous experience in property management, real estate or a related industry highly preferred. This individual will provide daily office support, assist with property-related administrative tasks and help ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical support to the property management team.
• Answer incoming calls, respond to emails and direct inquiries appropriately.
• Communicate professionally with tenants, vendors and property managers.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical files, records and documentation.
• Assist with work orders, maintenance requests and vendor coordination.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, spreadsheets and other office documents.
• Schedule appointments, meetings and property-related services.
• Assist with invoice processing, data entry and general recordkeeping.
• Perform additional administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous administrative assistant or office support experience required.
• Property management or real estate experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments in a busy office environment.
• Professional demeanor and strong customer service skills.
• Experience with property management software such as Yardi, AppFolio or similar platforms is a plus.
• Ability to learn new systems quickly and work independently.

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who can step into a temporary administrative role with minimal training and immediately contribute to daily office operations. Candidates with previous experience supporting property managers, handling tenant communications, coordinating maintenance requests or working in a real estate office are especially encouraged to apply.

Express Employment Professionals – Union County, NJ 1767 Morris Ave, Suite 304 Union, NJ 07083 908-493-5890