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Robert Half
Asst. Property Manager
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What they do
An Assistant Property Manager assists and provides support to the manager of a property or complex. May oversee the maintenance of the buildings. May also provide information about the community to prospective residents, and troubleshoot issues with the buildings and community residents.
$59,854 / year median in New Jersey
+15% projected growth
Job Description
We are looking for an Assistant Property Manager to support the day-to-day performance, occupancy, and compliance of a residential portfolio in Keansburg, New Jersey. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented property management candidate who can balance leasing activity, resident relations, documentation accuracy, and operational coordination. The person in this role will help sustain strong occupancy levels, maintain audit-ready records, and contribute to a well-run community through responsive service and close collaboration with internal teams and external partners.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee applicant flow and waiting list activity by keeping records current, removing outdated entries on a scheduled basis, and assisting prospective residents with the application process.
- Coordinate the full move-in cycle for new residents, including explaining eligibility standards, preparing lease documentation, and completing required onboarding paperwork.
- Monitor vacancies regularly and take proactive steps to support occupancy goals through timely leasing follow-up and effective unit readiness planning.
- Promote the community through strong property presentation standards, routine curb appeal reviews, and marketing efforts when additional exposure is needed.
- Prepare leases, renewals, and annual income certification materials for applicable housing programs while ensuring deadlines are met.
- Guide residents through recertification requirements as needed and maintain complete, accurate, and inspection-ready files in both digital and physical formats.
- Support relationships with subsidy administrators and third-party partners by tracking required documents, payment commitments, and rent portion notices.
- Work alongside site leadership to follow maintenance requests, inspections, preventive service, and unit turns so that work is completed within established timelines and safety expectations.
- Address resident service needs such as transfer requests, accommodation requests, and general concerns with care and sound judgment.
- Partner with colleagues across departments to improve property performance, share effective practices, and support broader operational goals.