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Property Management Administrative Coordinator
Job Description
Key Responsibilities Tenant Communication & Customer Service:
Act as a first point of contact for incoming calls, emails, and walk-in inquiries from tenants, prospective renters, and vendors. Assist with routine tenant requests and relay important notices.Compliance & Regulatory Coordination:
Coordinate with the Residential Manager to ensure strict operational compliance with company standard operating procedures (SOPs) as well as local, state, and federal California Tenant and Landlord laws.Document Custodianship & Administrative Support:
Serve as the primary document custodian responsible for securely archiving, organizing, and safeguarding official property records, contracts, leases, and confidential files. Provide comprehensive general administrative support, including handling correspondence, calendar management, and preparing meeting summaries or notes.Dictation & Correspondence Management:
Accurately take and transcribe dictation for executive correspondence, official notices, memos, and property management reports.Maintenance Coordination:
Receive maintenance requests, log them into the property management software, prioritize urgent repairs, and schedule work orders with internal staff or third-party contractors. Follow up with tenants to ensure satisfaction.Lease & Record Administration:
Prepare lease documents, renewal letters, and move-in/move-out packets. Maintain accurate physical and digital filing systems for tenant leases, vendor contracts, and property compliance records.Financial & Accounting Support:
Process incoming rent payments, review tenant ledger accounts for discrepancies, code and process vendor invoices, and assist with general ledger data entry or monthly reports.Office Operations:
Manage office inventory, order supplies, manage incoming and outgoing mail, and ensure general office equipment is operational.Qualifications & Skills Experience:
1 to 3 years of administrative, clerical, document control, or customer service experience, with a strong preference for a background in California residential real estate or property management.Education:
High school diploma required; Associate's or bachelor's degree in business administration, Real Estate, or a related field preferred.Technical & Administrative Skills:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), strong typing/dictation speed and accuracy, and familiarity with property management software AppFolio. Expertise in electronic document custodianship and records management.Knowledge Base:
Basic working knowledge of California Civil Code regarding landlord-tenant relationships, fair housing laws, record-retention requirements, and standard leasing guidelines.Soft Skills:
Exceptional verbal and written communication, strong multitasking capabilities, high attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential information and sensitive documents with strict discretion.Pay:
$20.00 - $25.00 per hourBenefits:
Dental insurance Health insuranceWork Location:
In personBenefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
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What they do
A Property Manager manages operations for an apartment building or complex. Recruits and screens tenants for apartments, collects rents and security deposits, responds to requests or complaints from tenants, supervises maintenance and repairs; oversees payment of bills, insurance, taxes and recordkeeping. Manages property and services on behalf of a community association, for properties such as condominiums or cooperatives. Collects fees or dues, responds to requests or complaints, supervises maintenance, oversees work done by contractors, and provides accounting of income and expenses. May also assist owners or a board of directors with regulatory compliance or compliance with community association rules. Manages the operation of commercial or residential properties. Oversees the collection of rents and payment of bills, taxes and insurance for properties, and provides property owners with reports on finances and the status of properties. Directs leasing operations, or equipment and machinery rentals, for a company or business. Determines charges and prepares rental or lease agreements; supervises inventory, equipment maintenance and recordkeeping for leasing operations.
$77,449 / year median in California
+5% projected growth