Assistant Property Manager

Shelter Corporation; Ruskin (FL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Shelter Corporation in Ruskin, FL is seeking an Assistant Real Estate Manager to support daily operations across affordable housing communities. You will assist with leasing, collections, compliance, and resident relations, while helping ensure accurate financials and audit-ready files.

Key responsibilities include processing rent, maintaining ledgers, managing delinquencies, coordinating with maintenance, and supporting occupancy goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3-5+ years of affordable housing experience.
• 3+ years HUD experience in project-based Section 8 compliance.
• Experience with leasing, collections, and compliance processes.
• Experience with Yardi or similar property management systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supporting daily office operations and ensuring consistent coverage.
• Assisting with workflows, policies, and acting in the Real Estate Manager role as needed.
• Processing rent payments and maintaining accurate resident ledgers.
• Managing delinquency, notices, and payment plans in alignment with company policy.
• Assisting with eviction processes and monthly financial reporting.
• Supporting compliance with LIHTC, HUD, and Section 8 program requirements.
• Processing certifications and maintaining audit-ready resident files.
• Processing applications, leases, move-ins, and move-outs.
• Supporting leasing efforts, follow-ups, and occupancy goals.
• Responding to resident concerns and assisting with conflict resolution.
• Ensuring timely communication and delivery of notices.
• Coordinating with maintenance on work orders and unit turns.
• Tracking work orders and supporting vendor coordination as needed.
• Maintaining accurate records within property management systems.
• Assisting with reporting on occupancy, delinquency, and compliance metrics.
• Supporting team training and reinforcing operational expectations.
• Performing additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Customer service

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Independent work

Teamwork

MS Office

Property management systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Yardi

Job description

Position Summary & Primary Responsibilities

The Assistant Real Estate Manager supports the Real Estate Manager in the daily operations of assigned communities, including financial administration, compliance, leasing support, and resident relations. This role serves as a key operational partner and ensures consistency across leasing, collections, and compliance functions.

In addition, this position is responsible for the following:

• Supporting daily office operations and ensuring consistent coverage
• Assisting with workflows, policies, and acting in the Real Estate Manager role as needed
• Processing rent payments and maintaining accurate resident ledgers
• Managing delinquency, notices, and payment plans in alignment with company policy
• Assisting with eviction processes and monthly financial reporting
• Supporting compliance with LIHTC, HUD, and Section 8 program requirements
• Processing certifications and maintaining audit-ready resident files
• Processing applications, leases, move-ins, and move-outs
• Supporting leasing efforts, follow-ups, and occupancy goals
• Responding to resident concerns and assisting with conflict resolution
• Ensuring timely communication and delivery of notices
• Coordinating with maintenance on work orders and unit turns
• Tracking work orders and supporting vendor coordination as needed
• Maintaining accurate records within property management systems
• Assisting with reporting on occupancy, delinquency, and compliance metrics
• Supporting team training and reinforcing operational expectations
• Performing additional duties and special projects as assigned

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 3-5+ years of affordable housing experience
• 3+ years HUD experience in project-based Section 8 compliance
• Experience with leasing, collections, and compliance processes
• Experience with Yardi or similar property management systems preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Effective communication and customer service skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Attention to detail, particularly in financials and compliance
• Professional demeanor and conduct
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and property management systems