Assistant Property Manager

Coastal Ridge Real Estate; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Assistant Property Manager, where you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of a vibrant student housing community. In this full-time position, you'll contribute to leasing efforts, oversee financial performance, and enhance resident experiences. Your ability to foster teamwork and deliver exceptional service will be key to your success. With a commitment to integrity and a culture that values relationships, this role offers the opportunity to grow within a leading multifamily real estate operator. If you're ready to make an impact in a collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Team Events

Flexible Work Environment

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Bachelor's preferred.
• Experience in leasing and sales is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leasing processes, ensuring leads are followed up.
• Support financial reporting and maintain cash flow.

Skills

Leasing and Sales Experience

Customer Service

Financial Oversight

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Entrata

OneSite

Microsoft Office

Job description

As the Assistant Property Manager, you’ll act as second in command at your assigned community, contributing to leasing production and ensuring the property operates at peak performance. You’ll play a key role in team collaboration, financial oversight, and exceptional resident experiences. This full-time, non-exempt position reports to the Property Manager.

Where You’ll Work:

Collegiate Suites & Hunters Ridge of Blacksburg is a 1,016-bed off-campus student housing community located less than 1.5 miles from Virginia Tech. Both properties have access to a clubhouse with a fitness center, business center, coffee bar, game area, picnic area with grilling station, and basketball court. The apartments consist of 1, 2, & 4-bedroom floor plans with granite countertops, appliance package with dishwasher, spacious laundry rooms with storage, individually keyed bedrooms, and wood-style flooring throughout the kitchen.

What You’ll Own:

• Contribute to all aspects of the leasing process to meet and exceed individual and team goals. This includes:
  • Ensuring leads are entered into Entrata, contacted, and followed up on.
  • Greeting prospects, conducting tours, closing leases, and overseeing the application and screening processes.
  • Monitoring and participating in resident renewal efforts.
  • Maintaining the clubhouse, model units, and tour routes to exceptional standards.
• Develop a deep understanding of the property’s features and market positioning to communicate its value effectively while addressing common objections.
• Guide and support the leasing team to empower success by setting clear expectations and providing the tools and resources needed to achieve leasing and marketing objectives.
• Monitor the competitive landscape by regularly shopping competitors and updating records of market offerings.
• Foster exceptional service by addressing escalated resident concerns with professionalism and care.
• Support marketing efforts and resident events to attract prospects and retain current residents.
• Ensure timely collection and accurate posting of rental and vendor payments to maintain strong cash flow and financial performance.
• Address delinquent accounts by preparing late notices, contacting residents and guarantors, and filing evictions when necessary.
• Assist the Property Manager with financial reporting, including weekly and monthly reports, and closing financial books.
• Serve as acting Property Manager in their absence, ensuring adherence to company policies and property guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Willingness to obtain all licenses and/or certifications required by State or Local jurisdictions.
• Previous experience in leasing and sales required, with Leasing Manager experience preferred.
• Familiarity with multifamily conventional or student housing strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in property management software such as OneSite, Entrata, or other RealPage products preferred.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel, is desirable.
• Ability to participate in on-call duties as needed.

Our Company:

Built on the foundation of over 20 years of friendships, Coastal Ridge is a vertically integrated multifamily real estate operator, investor, and developer whose unique approach successfully combines data and experience. Supported by over 800 real estate professionals with deep sector expertise, we have quickly grown into a leader in the multifamily industry. Our values are based on relationships and driven by honesty, integrity, and trust.

What You’ll Get:

As a Coastal Ridge Real Estate associate, you’ll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. We are committed to providing competitive and comprehensive benefits that align with our culture and the needs of our associates.