Assistant Property Manager

We are looking for an Assistant Property Manager to support daily operations for residential communities in South Brunswick, New Jersey. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a property management specialist with strong attention to detail who can balance leasing performance, regulatory compliance, resident support, and coordination with maintenance teams. The role plays a key part in keeping occupancy strong, records organized, and resident experiences positive across assigned properties.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee applicant and waitlist activity by keeping records current, removing outdated entries on a regular schedule, and assisting prospective residents with the online pre-application process.

• Manage the full move-in workflow, including explaining eligibility guidelines, preparing lease documentation, coordinating application processing, and completing onboarding paperwork for new residents.

• Monitor vacancy levels closely and take timely action to help maintain targeted occupancy across assigned communities.

• Promote available units and support property presentation efforts by helping maintain strong curb appeal and effective outreach to prospective renters.

• Prepare leases, renewals, and annual income recertification packages for applicable housing programs while ensuring all deadlines are met.

• Guide residents through recertification steps when needed and maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready files in both digital and paper formats.

• Coordinate with subsidy administrators, housing partners, and third-party payers to secure required approvals, rent portion notices, deposits, and initial rental payments.

• Partner with the Property Manager to address resident requests, transfer applications, accommodation matters, and overall day-to-day administration of the portfolio.

• Track maintenance activity, unit inspections, preventive service, and apartment turnover progress to help confirm work is completed within established timelines and safety expectations.

• Conduct routine property walks to identify issues affecting appearance, quality, or operations and escalate concerns that require follow-up.

Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience in property management, with exposure to residential communities required.

• Practical knowledge of affordable housing compliance, including HUD-related processes and annual recertifications. Must have LIHTC experience

• Experience handling leasing administration, renewals, resident files, and occupancy management.

• Ability to work with property management software such as Yardi and online resident application platforms.

• Strong understanding of both resident relations and vendor or partner communication in a detail-focused setting.

• Proven organizational skills with the ability to maintain precise records and prepare documentation for audits or reviews.

• Familiarity with maintenance coordination, unit turnover tracking, and general property operations.

• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation

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