Assistant Property Manager
About The Position
The Assistant Property Manager supports daily residential property operations, including resident relations, leasing, rent collection, recordkeeping, and maintenance coordination. Working closely with property management, maintenance, and resident services staff, this position helps maintain a safe, welcoming community that supports residents’ housing stability and independence. The Assistant Property Manager serves as the primary office contact during the Property Manager’s absence and upholds Century’s mission and values. The position is full time, based in West Los Angeles, California, and follows a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Compensation is $24.00–$28.00 per hour, based on experience.
Requirements
- Strong customer service, communication, organization, and time-management skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, work with limited direction, and maintain accurate records.
- Basic knowledge of budgeting, vendor coordination, invoices, and payment practices.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, with the ability to learn property management software.
- Ability to follow established leasing, resident-screening, fair-housing, and safety procedures.
- Availability for occasional overtime or schedule adjustments based on property needs.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree or six months to one year of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience in affordable housing or permanent supportive housing.
- Experience using Yardi or comparable property management software.
- Experience coordinating with resident services teams and supporting individuals with complex needs.
- Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and track communication with owners, residents, vendors, utility companies, and maintenance personnel regarding property matters and unit turnover.
- Process and review maintenance requests for accuracy, coordinating resolution or vendor scheduling.
- Process rental applications, including verification of credit, rental references, and employment references.
- Prepare property documents, including agreements, addenda, and related correspondence, as directed by the Property Manager.
- Coordinate property advertising, including preparing advertising copy, communicating with military housing offices, maintaining listing databases, and distributing listings to local real estate offices.
- Maintain accurate database information for properties, units, owners, residents, vendors, and other property management records.
- Process mail, gather supporting records for correspondence, and organize files.
- Record and distribute staff meeting minutes.
- Provide inbound and outbound telephone support.
- Maintain key control for occupied and available properties, including tracking authorized key distribution and return.
- Lead specific tasks as delegated and perform other duties as assigned.
- Serve as the primary office contact when the Property Manager is absent.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 403(b) retirement plan.
- Life insurance.
- Flexible spending account.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Education and professional development assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
