Assistant Property Manager (Temporary 6-8 months)

MRK Property Management LLC; Clinton (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

MRK Property Management LLC is seeking an Assistant Property Manager in Clinton, NJ to support leasing activities and resident relations. The role focuses on revenue collection, lease administration, and documentation, with a 6–8 month temporary timeframe.

The position requires strong administrative skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while coordinating with cross-functional teams and property staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years administrative experience preferred.
• Experience with Public Housing or LIHTC/Section 8 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Meets with prospective residents to show properties and conduct tours.
• Assists in completing initial rental applications and leases.
• Assists in annual re-certifications for LIHTC, Home, Public Housing, etc.
• Maintains accurate, compliant property files and records.
• Coordinates timely revenue collection per lease obligations.
• Performs bookkeeping to assist Accounts Payable/Receivable and payroll.
• Supports repairs/maintenance coordination and property upkeep.
• Assists in operational reviews and corrective actions as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Customer service

Problem-solving

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 lease up at our Spruce Run community in Clinton, New Jersey. If you have a strong service and a commitment to support residents, we encourage you to apply.

This is a temporary position for 6-8 months.

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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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.