Property Operations Assistant – Affordable Housing

Shelter Corporation; Oakdale (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Shelter Corporation seeks an Assistant Property Manager to support the Real Estate Manager in daily operations across assigned communities, including financial administration, leasing support, and resident relations. This role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration, and customer service.

This full-time onsite position partners with maintenance, resident accountants, and leasing teams to ensure occupancy goals, timely notices, and compliant operations across LIHTC/HUD programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3+ years of property management or related experience.
• Experience with affordable housing programs preferred.
• Experience with leasing, collections, and compliance processes.
• Experience with Yardi or similar property management systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support daily office operations and ensure coverage.
• Assist with workflows, policies, and acting as the Property Manager as needed.
• Maintain resident ledgers and assist with payment portal setup.
• Manage delinquency, notices, and payment plans.
• Coordinate with maintenance on work orders and unit turns.
• Process applications, leases, move-ins, and move-outs; assist with reporting.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Teamwork

MS Office

Property management software

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Yardi

Job description

Shelter Corporation seeks an Assistant Property Manager to support the Real Estate Manager in daily operations across assigned communities, including financial administration, leasing support, and resident relations. This role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration, and customer service.

This full-time onsite position partners with maintenance, resident accountants, and leasing teams to ensure occupancy goals, timely notices, and compliant operations across LIHTC/HUD programs.