Assistant Property Manager

Ingerman Group; Port Reading, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

MRK in Woodbridge, New Jersey is seeking an Assistant Property Manager to support property operations, revenue collection, and occupancy management across multiple residential communities. This role focuses on ensuring lease compliance, accurate record-keeping, and responsive resident service.

Candidates should have at least two years of administrative experience, knowledge of public housing programs, and strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 2 years of administrative experience.
• Experience with Public Housing, Project-based Voucher, Tax Credit and Section 8 preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Meets with prospective residents to show properties and conduct tours as needed.
• Assists in completing rental applications and leases; explains rent charges and lease issues.
• Assists in annual re-certifications for LIHTC, Home, Public Housing, etc.
• Maintains complete, accurate, compliant property files.
• Coordinates timely revenue collection per lease obligations and AR procedures.
• Performs bookkeeping to assist with payables, receivables, timekeeping and payroll reporting.
• Assists in operational reviews and implements corrective action.
• Coordinates requests for repairs or maintenance.

Skills

Administrative experience

Public Housing experience

Communication skills

Time management

Customer service

Problem solving

Travel up to 10%

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

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 Jacobs Landing I, II, III communities in Woodbridge, New Jersey. Property consisting of 204 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

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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

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MRK provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity.