Assistant Property Manager – Operations & Leasing

    Highlights

    Prioritize daily work independently, document outstanding issues, and keep the Property Manager informed of urgent concerns and items requiring a decision. Answer calls, emails, and walk-in inquiries professionally; address routine resident questions and escalate matters requiring management approval.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationShelby Twp, MI

    Description

    Responsibilities

    Property operations and resident accounts

    • Collect and post rent and other payments in Yardi; maintain accurate resident ledgers, rent records, and supporting documentation.

    • Monitor balances, follow up on outstanding payments, and prepare account correspondence and notices as directed by management.

    • Maintain rent books and reports used by ownership and management; assist with water billing questions and account follow-up.

    • Review invoices for accuracy, obtain required approvals, and forward bills and supporting paperwork to the main office.

    • Maintain organized resident files, office records, calendars, and follow-up lists.

    Resident services and maintenance coordination

    • Answer calls, emails, and walk-in inquiries professionally; address routine resident questions and escalate matters requiring management approval.

    • Receive maintenance requests, identify urgent concerns, route work to the appropriate staff or vendor, and follow up through completion.

    • Coordinate renewals, move-ins, move-outs, inspections, and unit turnover schedules with management and maintenance.

    • Assist with lease-term questions, early move-outs, security deposit documentation, and damage charges using approved procedures.

    Leasing and office coverage

    Assist leasing agent in leasing from first inquiry through move-in

    • Respond promptly to prospective residents, track leads, schedule appointments, conduct property tours, and follow up consistently.

    • Maintain current knowledge of availability, rental rates, floor plans, community features, and leasing requirements.

    • Guide applicants through the application process, gather required documents, and coordinate screening and approval under established criteria.

    • Prepare accurate leases, renewals, and move-in paperwork using approved forms; coordinate payments, keys, and move-in arrangements.

    • Keep Zillow, apartments.com and other rental listings accurate and current; assist with property marketing and social media.

    • Use approved leasing materials and procedures, protect confidential information, and follow applicable fair housing requirements.

    Cross-training and independent coverage

    • Become proficient in both property administration and the complete leasing process, with hands-on training across office responsibilities.

    • Provide leasing coverage during staff absences or staffing changes while keeping resident accounts and operational deadlines on track.

    • Help maintain office coverage during business hours,

      including late-afternoon coverage through the 5 p.

      m.

      closing time.

    • Prioritize daily work independently,

      document outstanding issues,

      and keep the Property Manager informed of urgent concerns and items requiring a decision.

    Qualifications

    • Prior residential property management or assistant property management experience preferred, including hands-on leasing and resident account responsibilities.

    • Yardi experience strongly preferred; comfortable learning software and using email, spreadsheets, and online listing platforms.

    • Strong attention to detail with payments, ledgers, lease documents, and confidential records.

    • Clear communication, professional customer service, and the ability to handle sensitive resident concerns calmly.

    • Dependable attendance,

      strong follow-through,

      and the ability to manage interruptions and competing priorities in a busy office.

    • Willingness to learn the full operation,

      take ownership of assigned work, and collaborate with management,

      leasing,

      and maintenance staff.

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