Assistant Property Manager 05-26

Assistant Property Manager Starting Rate: $23.28/hour – Posted February 18, 2026 – Job # 05-26 – Open Until Filled. The Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA) is a national leader in providing safe, healthy and affordable housing options for the Austin community. HACA’s mission is to cultivate sustainable affordable housing communities and partnerships that inspire self-reliance, growth and optimism. What you will do in this position: The Assistant Property Manager assists with the management of their assigned affordable housing property. This position performs a variety of tasks, such as inspecting/showing apartments, performing property inspections, leasing and continued occupancy functions, and rent collection. Resident Relations & Leasing Customer Service: Provide prompt, efficient, and courteous responses to resident requests and inquiries. Leasing Activities: Inspect and show apartments to prospective residents; facilitate the application and move‑in process. Lease Management: Complete administrative tasks to ensure timely lease renewals and maintain organized electronic resident files. Compliance & Financial Integrity Income Certification: Accurately calculate residents’ household income to determine appropriate rent payments in accordance with program standards. Program Compliance: Support the Property Manager in maintaining strict compliance with state and federal regulations, specifically Project‑Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) and Low‑Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) requirements. Revenue Collection: Oversee rent collection and process lease renewals to ensure the financial health of the property. Property Oversight Inspections: Perform regular property and unit inspections to ensure high standards of safety and maintenance. Administrative Support: Support the Property Manager in all operational tasks to ensure the property meets high-performance benchmarks. Qualifications High school education or G.E.D. and one‑year related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Google platform. Housing Management certification within one year of hire (training provided). Preferred Qualifications Compassionate and professional customer service skills, especially when working with diverse populations, including individuals with disabilities and those experiencing homelessness. Some college hours in business, public administration, or social sciences from an accredited community college or university; twelve months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in property management. Experience working with YARDI property management software and bilingual in Spanish, Arabic, or Vietnamese or Sign Language. Benefits Paid sick leave, annual leave, birthday leave & federal holidays. 100% of employee health insurance premiums paid by the agency. Supplemental health, dental, vision, and life insurance options for employees and family. Employee Assistance Program. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER #J-18808-Ljbffr