Assistant Property Manager

Socket.dev; Annandale (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, prescription, dental and

Vision benefits

Company-paid life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company-

Paid time off

Supplemental insurance for employees

Employee Assistance Program

Additional paid day off for community

Paid holidays ~14 per year

Great working environment

Job summary

MRK is seeking an Assistant Property Manager to support property operations, lease administration, and resident relations. The role requires coordinating revenue collection, maintaining records, and assisting with repairs and maintenance to ensure compliant, efficient properties.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of admin experience, strong communication skills, and familiarity with housing programs such as LIHTC or Section 8. This is a full-time, on-site position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years administrative experience.
• Experience with Public Housing, Project-based Voucher, Tax Credit and Section 8 preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Meets with prospective residents to show properties and conduct tours.
• Assists in completing rental applications and preparing leases; explains rent charges.
• Assists in annual re-certifications for LIHTC, Home, Public Housing, etc.
• Maintains compliant documentation and property files.
• Coordinates revenue collection and accounts receivable procedures.
• Performs bookkeeping to support AP/AR, timekeeping, payroll, and monthly reports.
• Supports operational reviews and addresses deficiencies.
• Coordinates requests for repairs or maintenance at properties.

Skills

Administrative experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Travel availability

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Description

At MRK, the Assistant Property Manager is responsible for executing key administrative duties that support effective property operations. This includes assisting with revenue collection and expense management, ensuring adherence to operational and contractual obligations, and upholding resident relations policies and procedures.

Key Job Responsibilities Include, but Are Not Limited To:

• Meets with prospective residents to show properties and conduct property tours as needed
• Assists in the completion of the initial rental application and preparation of leases or rental agreements. Furthers residents’ understanding of rent charges and lease issues
• Assists in the completion of annual re-certifications for all funding sources accurately and on-time to ensure compliance with applicable program/s (e.g. Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Home, Public Housing, etc.)
• Maintains complete, accurate, legible and compliant documentation and property files
• Coordinates timely revenue collection in accordance with lease obligations and accounts receivable procedures
• Performs bookkeeping functions to assist the Property Manager in satisfying accounts payable, accounts receivable, timekeeping and payroll submission, and monthly reporting requirements
• Assists in performing operational reviews and suggest/execute corrective action to address deficiencies.
• Assists in coordinating requests for repairs or maintenance, upkeep, and refurbishment at property

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High school diploma (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Minimum of 2 years of administrative experience, preferably in an office setting
• Experience with Public Housing, Project-based Voucher, Tax Credit and Section 8 is highly-preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced customer service and problem-solving skills
• Advanced organizational and time management skills
• Technically proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, action-oriented environment
• Ability to establish relationships across the organization and at various hierarchical levels
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

Our Values

• Embrace New Ways: obstacles are opportunities, and challenges are catalysts for change
• Serve the Community: give back and pay it forward
• Drive to Achieve: ambition and determination – we can achieve anything we can imagine
• Purpose Over Pride: Collaboration, thoughtful listening, and respect guide how we work with each other

WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED

We take pride in supporting the health and well-being of our teammates and their families:

• Full medical, prescription, dental and vision benefits
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• A 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off, accrued based on years of service
• Supplemental insurance for employees and families
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential counseling
• Additional paid day off to provide community or charitable services
• Paid holidays; approximately fourteen (14) per year
• Peace of mind and a great working environment

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MRK provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity.