Assistant Property Manager

Jersey Digs; Perth Amboy (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Company Paid Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

MRK seeks an Assistant Property Manager to support its Dalina Manor community in Woodbridge, NJ. The role emphasizes administrative support for property operations, revenue collection, and resident relations across 57 units.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of administrative experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position requires the ability to travel up to 10% and to work in a fast-paced housing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of admin experience.
• Experience with Public Housing, LIHTC, Section 8 preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Meets with prospective residents to show properties and conduct property tours as needed.
• Assists in the completion of the initial rental application and preparation of leases or rental agreements.
• Furthers residents’ understanding of rent charges and lease issues.
• Assists in annual re-certifications for LIHTC, Home, Public Housing, etc.
• Maintains complete, accurate, legible and compliant documentation and property files.
• Coordinates timely revenue collection in accordance with lease obligations and AR procedures.
• Performs bookkeeping functions to assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, timekeeping and payroll submission.

Skills

Admin Experience

Public Housing Experience

Microsoft Office

Customer Service

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Overview

At MRK, the Assistant Property Manager is responsible for executing key administrative duties that support effective property operations. This includes assisting with revenue collection and expense management, ensuring adherence to operational and contractual obligations, and upholding resident relations policies and procedures.

We are seeking an Assistant Property Manager to support our Dalina Manor community in Woodbridge, NJ, a property comprising of 57 residential units. If you have a strong service and a commitment to support residents, we encourage you to apply.

Key Job Responsibilities Include, but Are Not Limited To

• Meets with prospective residents to show properties and conduct property tours as needed
• Assists in the completion of the initial rental application and preparation of leases or rental agreements. Furthers residents’ understanding of rent charges and lease issues
• Assists in the completion of annual re-certifications for all funding sources accurately and on-time to ensure compliance with applicable program/s (e.g. Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Home, Public Housing, etc.)
• Maintains complete, accurate, legible and compliant documentation and property files
• Coordinates timely revenue collection in accordance with lease obligations and accounts receivable procedures
• Performs bookkeeping functions to assist the Property Manager in satisfying accounts payable, accounts receivable, timekeeping and payroll submission, and monthly reporting requirements
• Assists in performing operational reviews and suggest/execute corrective action to address deficiencies.
• Assists in coordinating requests for repairs or maintenance, upkeep, and refurbishment at property

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High school diploma (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Minimum of 2 years of administrative experience, preferably in an office setting
• Experience with Public Housing, Project-based Voucher, Tax Credit and Section 8 is highly-preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced customer service and problem-solving skills
• Advanced organizational and time management skills
• Technically proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, action-oriented environment
• Ability to establish relationships across the organization and at various hierarchical levels
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

Our Values

• Embrace New Ways: obstacles are opportunities, and challenges are catalysts for change
• Serve the Community: give back and pay it forward
• Drive to Achieve: ambition and determination – we can achieve anything we can imagine
• Purpose Over Pride: Collaboration, thoughtful listening, and respect guide how we work with each other

WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED

We take pride in supporting the health and well-being of our teammates and their families:

• Full medical, prescription, dental and vision benefits
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• A 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off, accrued based on years of service
• Supplemental insurance for employees and families
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential counseling
• Additional paid day off to provide community or charitable services
• Paid holidays; approximately fourteen (14) per year
• Peace of mind and a great working environment

Compensation

$21.00 – $24.50 per hour