Assistant Property Manager

WMFHA; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

WMFHA is seeking an experienced Assistant Property Manager to join a growing multifamily operation in downtown New Haven, overseeing 500+ units across multiple properties. You will support daily operations and collaborate with the Property Manager, Regional Manager, and leasing team while preparing for a future Property Manager role.

The role emphasizes leadership, leasing support, financial reporting, and adherence to regulations, with opportunities to grow within a dynamic multi-site team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of multifamily property management experience.
• Hands-on Yardi experience is required.
• Experience overseeing multiple properties or locations.
• Experience managing a portfolio around 500 units preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to participate in occasional Saturday coverage and on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day management of multiple multifamily properties in downtown New Haven.
• Support leasing operations, resident relations, rent collection, renewals, and occupancy goals.
• Help oversee property performance, financial reporting, budgeting, and expense management.
• Utilize Yardi for property management operations, reporting, and recordkeeping.
• Coordinate maintenance requests, vendor relationships, inspections, and property upkeep.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and housing regulations.
• Contribute to improving operations and maintaining standards across sites.
• Collaborate with leasing agents, maintenance staff, regional leadership, and others.
• Prepare for future advancement into a Property Manager role.

Skills

FMW: Multifamily management

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Budgeting/financial awareness

Vendor management

Tools

Yardi

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Property Manager to join a growing multifamily property management operation in downtown New Haven, overseeing a portfolio of approximately 500+ units across multiple properties ranging from 8 to 150 units each. Working closely with the current Property Manager, Regional Manager, and leasing team, this individual will support daily operations and property performance while gaining hands-on leadership experience and developing toward a future Property Manager role as a senior team member approaches retirement.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day management of multiple multifamily properties across downtown New Haven
• Support leasing operations, resident relations, rent collection, renewals, and occupancy goals
• Help oversee property performance, financial reporting, budgeting, and expense management
• Utilize Yardi for property management operations, reporting, and recordkeeping
• Assist with coordinating maintenance requests, vendor relationships, inspections, and property upkeep
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable housing regulations
• Help implement operational improvements and maintain consistent standards across multiple sites
• Collaborate with leasing agents, maintenance personnel, regional leadership, and other property management team members
• Take on increasing managerial responsibilities while learning the portfolio and preparing for future advancement into a Property Manager position

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of multifamily property management experience
• Strong, hands-on experience with Yardi is required
• Experience supporting or overseeing multiple properties or locations
• Experience managing or supporting a portfolio of approximately 500 units is strongly preferred; candidates with smaller portfolios may be considered if they have meaningful multi-site experience
• Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable making decisions, addressing challenges directly, and holding others accountable
• Adaptable and open to evolving policies, procedures, portfolio assignments, and operational changes
• Willingness to participate in occasional Saturday coverage and an on-call rotation