Assistant Property Manager

Lighthouse-Property-Management; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Employer paid life insurance

Short term and long term disability

Accident and hospital insurance

401K

Vacation and sick time

23 paid holidays in first year

Monthly leasing bonuses

Year-end bonus eligibility

Job summary

Lighthouse-Property-Management is hiring an Assistant Property Manager in Austin, TX. The role focuses on leasing while supporting the Property Manager with daily community operations. When the PM is off site, you help ensure the property runs smoothly and meets goals.

Requirements include 2 years of residential property management experience, strong leasing and customer service skills, and proficiency with Outlook/Word/Excel. Yardi experience is helpful.

Qualifications

• 2 years of residential property management experience preferred.
• Strong leasing and customer service skills.
• Organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Proficient with Outlook, Word and Excel; Yardi experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Greet prospects, conduct tours, record activity, and follow up to close leases.
• Refer prospects to sister communities when appropriate.
• Inspect model units and ensure readiness for showings; secure lease documents.
• Post rent, deposits, and fees; manage income records and notices in Yardi.
• Maintain resident relationships and support retention programs.
• Assist with marketing, renewals, and tracking lease activity.
• Provide administrative support: reports, filings, move ins/outs, and policy compliance.

Skills

Property management

Leasing

Customer service

Outlook

Word

Excel

Organization

Flexibility

Communication

Professional appearance

Tools

Yardi

Job description

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Assistant Property Manager

Full Time Clerical Austin, TX, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1339

Salary Range: $22.00 To $25.00 Hourly

Now Hiring: Assistant Property Manager

Are you organized, motivated, and strong in leasing and resident relations? Join our team as an Assistant Property Manager. In this role, your primary focus is leasing while supporting the Property Manager with the daily operations of the community. When the Property Manager is not on site, you will help ensure the property continues to run smoothly and meets operational goals.

What You’ll Do

Leasing and Sales

• Greet prospective residents and qualify them by asking questions and completing guest cards.
• Conduct apartment tours and present the community in a professional manner.
• Record all phone calls, walk ins, and prospect activity.
• Follow up with prospects who have not leased and work to close the lease.
• Refer prospects to sister communities if the property does not meet their needs.
• Inspect model units each morning before the first tour to ensure they are ready for showing.
• Secure lease documents and signatures before move in.
• Ensure apartment homes are ready for move in on the scheduled date.

Income Collection

• Maintain accurate resident records.
• Record and post rent, deposits, and application fees daily.
• Issue notices when required such as late notices or returned check notices.
• Collect rent and post payments in Yardi.
• Prepare and make daily bank deposits before bank closing.

Resident Experience

• Maintain positive and professional relationships with residents.
• Assist with resident retention programs such as newsletters, events, and referral programs.
• Accept service requests and coordinate with maintenance.
• Follow up with residents once service work is completed.
• Walk the property regularly, report service issues, and help maintain community appearance.

Marketing and Leasing Strategy

• Support monthly lease renewal efforts.
• Track lease renewals and move out notices.
• Stay informed about local market conditions and competitor activity.
• Provide marketing ideas to improve leasing and resident satisfaction.

Administrative Support

• Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly property reports.
• Organize and file leases, reports, and resident documents.
• Process move ins and move outs.
• Prepare security deposit move out statements.
• Assist the Property Manager with hiring, training, and scheduling office team members.
• Maintain professional communication with residents, vendors, and team members.
• Follow company policies, procedures, and training requirements.

What You Bring

• Two years of residential property management experience preferred.
• Strong leasing and customer service skills.
• Positive attitude and strong team mindset.
• Basic computer skills including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Experience with property management software such as Yardi is helpful.
• Ability to stay organized and manage multiple tasks.
• Flexible schedule including weekends as needed.
• Professional appearance and communication skills.

Extra Pay, The Fun Stuff

• Monthly leasing bonuses

Monthly APM Bonus

• Eligibility for monthly property bonuses
• Eligibility for a year end bonus

The Good Stuff, Your Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short term and long term disability
• Accident and hospital insurance
• 401K
• Vacation and sick time
• Company paid holidays, about 23 paid days off in your first year

If you enjoy leasing, building strong resident relationships, and supporting a thriving community, this is a great opportunity to grow your career in property management.

LPM supports diversity and values the unique backgrounds of our team members and the communities we serve. LPM is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.