Assistant Property Manager

SHP Management Corp.; Fort Lee (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

SHP Management Corp. is seeking an Assistant Property Manager in Fort Lee, NJ. The role provides clerical support for property administration, including answering phones, greeting tenants, typing, filing, and preparing reports for the Property Manager.

Responsibilities include rent collection, coordinating move-ins/outs, inspections, and assisting with bid processes and contractor coordination. Strong MS Office and property-management software skills are required.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school graduate with administrative experience.
• Experience with project-based Section 8 or tax credit programs is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and property-management software (Real Page, YARDI, or similar).
• Demonstrates reliability, accountability, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support for property administration, answer phones, greet tenants and visitors.
• Assist in rent collection, record keeping, and reporting for the property.
• Coordinate tenant move-ins/outs and schedule inspections as required.
• Support bid processes and coordination with contractors as directed.
• Maintain records and assist in compliance with state and main office requirements.

Skills

High School graduate

Administrative experience

Section 8 / tax credit knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

Real Page / YARDI software

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Real Page

YARDI

Job description

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Assistant Property Manager

Fort Lee, NJ, US

Salary: $55,000.00 Annually

POSITION SUMMARY

The Assistant Property Manager provides clerical support for the administration of the property, including answering telephones, greeting tenants and visitors, typing, filing and preparation of reports. This position reports the Property Manager of the property.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Duties may include, but are not limited to assisting the Property Manager in the following areas:

• Recommends and carries through the eviction process when necessary and approved by the main office.
• Collects and records rent and follow‑up on delinquencies.
• Assists in drawing up specifications and putting bids out to contractors on recommended work as needed and approved by main office.
• Preparation and completion of records and files and any other reports required for the property by the main office and/or state agency.
• Coordination of tenant move‑ins and move‑outs in a timely manner.
• Performs annual unit inspections or more frequent inspections as required, and assists state agency or any other 3rd party with required inspections.
• Handles tenant complaints and following up in a timely manner.
• Responsible for all clerical duties associated with this position.

QUALIFICATIONS: SKILLS & ABILITIES

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Two years working in an administrative position
• Project-based Section 8 or tax credit experience
• Demonstrated competency with Microsoft Office; Real Page, YARDI or other property management software required
• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her action
• Trait of being dependable and trustworthy
• Ability to utilize available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines
• Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

Lift/Carry, Push/Pull

Stand 12 lbs. or less (F)

Walk 11-20 lbs. (F)

Sit 21-50 lbs. (O) 26-40 lbs. (O)

Reach Outward/Above Shoulder (F) over 100 lbs.(N)