Assistant Property Manager

Velairmanagement; Oakdale (MN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Assistant Property Manager to join their team. In this role, you will manage a Section 42 apartment community, ensuring compliance and resident satisfaction while working closely with the Property Manager. This position offers a unique opportunity to learn about property management laws and regulations, develop strong leasing skills, and contribute to a supportive and fun work environment. The company values employee growth and provides a balanced work/home life, making it an ideal place for those looking to build a rewarding career in property management.

Benefits

Mentorship Program

Company-wide Training

Room for Advancement

Endless Learning Opportunities

Employee Recognition

Monthly Cellular Phone Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Strong communication and leasing skills required.
• Willingness to learn and master electronic systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with leasing and compliance for a Tax Credit apartment community.
• Ensure property maintenance and safety through routine inspections.

Skills

Communication Skills

Leasing Skills

Reasoning Ability

Mathematical Skills

Willingness to Learn

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

2–4 Year Degree in Property Management

Tools

Yardi

Outlook

Job description

Are you Ready to Start Your Property Management Career?

About Us:

Velair is a service company, and our mission is “delighting residents and communities by providing exceptional homes and service.” The measurement of our success is not only financial; it is also measured in the longevity of our employees, the welcome of the communities in which we work, and in the customers that come to Velair to find their home.

The way that we serve together, grow together, and succeed together is called the Velair Way. The Velair Way is as much a system of people as it is a system of processes. Everything that we do, and how we do it, mirrors our character as a company.

Velair Property Management educates, encourages, and empowers our people through a work/home life balance, an open-door policy, mentorship program, endless learning possibilities, associate recognition, company-wide training and events, room for advancement, and countless new experiences. If you are a hard-working, reliable, energetic, and fun-loving employee, we've got a place for you!

About this Career:

We are currently searching for someone that is reliable and knowledgeable to fulfill the Assistant Property Manager role. In this position, you will manage and operate a Section 42 (Tax Credit) apartment community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Available to work Sunday through Thursday from 8:00am to 4:30pm.
• Assist with leasing and compliance.
• Work with fellow team members for marketing communications.
• Support and learn from Property Manager on resident relations.
• Begin to learn and understand federal, state, and local laws and regulations as they relate to Fair Housing, the management of the property, and the needs of residents.
• Support as needed to make ready process to ensure units are kept rent-ready for move-ins.
• Ensure the property’s physical aspects from curb to curb are kept fully operational and safe as well as visually pleasing through routine inspections, preventative maintenance, and improvements.
• Always maintain professional dress and appearance according to the Velair handbook.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Willingness to learn.
• Progressive people, communication, and language skills (written and verbal).
• Computer skills and the ability to master required electronic systems (such as Yardi, Outlook, etc.).
• Reasoning ability.
• Mathematical and budgeting skills.
• Strong leasing skills.
• Commitment to diversity and working equally with all people.
• Fun-loving, hard-working, get the job done energy!
• Yardi experience (preferred/can train).
• Tax Credit/Section 42 experience (preferred/can train).

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2–4-year degree and previous experience in property management is preferred.

Additional Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license, ability to drive, and valid insurance.
• As Velair is a quickly growing organization, we want a commitment to career growth through Velair-supported and/or provided learning and development including occasional travel to off-site trainings with infrequent overnight stays.
• Ability and willingness to travel to other sites in the portfolio as directed on occasion to provide support.
• Must have a personal cellular phone for occasional business use. A monthly reimbursement will be provided.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to move 30 pounds.
• Ability to walk steps to learn to complete inspections.
• Primarily indoor work, but does include some outdoor work on occasion and as needed.

Employee Testimonial from Current Property Manager:

“Once you work for Velair, you never want to leave. Everyone who works for Velair is part of the Velair family. There is such a strong support system in everything we do. This is the first company that I have worked for that I truly feel valued.”

Hourly Pay Range: $23 - $24, depending on experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.