Assistant Property Manager - O2

Job Description

Job Description

If you are passionate about helping others and knowledgeable of real estate management, we have the right opportunity for you! At Sherman, we pride ourselves on hiring resident-focused and skilled property management talent who strive to lead community operations. We believe we can offer a challenging, fast-paced and rewarding experience that is unique to supporting our mission, vision, and values.

Where will this role work?

O2 is a large, 240 unit luxury lifestyle community located in the Mill District of Downtown Minneapolis!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Property Management

• Makes appointments, shows apartments, screens applicants, and verifies applications for completion.
• Shops comparable projects in the market place monthly.
• Provide excellent customer service with focus on tenant retention.
• Meets all designated deadlines.
• Manages property in accordance with budget limitations.
• Keeps Property Manager informed at all times in the areas of: property conditions, tenant complaints, suggestions for improvement of property performance.
• Informs management of common areas in need of cleaning and repair.
• Works on the last day and first day of each month until responsibilities completed; some overtime may be required.

Leasing

• Implements comprehensive marketing strategy to meet predetermined vacancy standards.
• Leases apartments; implements and maintains effective advertising and marketing plan.
• Shows apartments.
• Plans and coordinates model apartments.

Resident Relations

• Responds promptly and responsibly to resident requests
• Plans and coordinates resident activities.
• Holds regular Crime Watch meetings.
• Prepares monthly newsletter for entire complex.

• 1-3 years of industry experience within residential real estate; or an equivalent number of years of education and real estate management experience
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills; Ability to communicate effectively with community tenants, vendors / external parties, and across corporate divisions.
• Knowledge of Real Page or other related Property Management software (Yardi, Lead2Lease, OneSite Accounting etc.) strongly preferred.
• Understanding of Affordable Housing Programs (HUD / WEDA State & City Housing Programs) strongly preferred.
• A passion for the mission, vision, and values of Sherman Associates.
• Office hours may vary due to the specific needs of the portfolio.
• High School Diploma or GED strongly preferred.
• Post-secondary coursework in property management, business, real estate or equivalent experience preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Exposed to ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment found in a typical office environment; quiet to moderate noise level.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

ADDITIONAL SCREENING REQUIREMENTS

• Must successfully meet criminal background screening requirements for position, including MN statute 299C.67 to 299C.71 (Kari Koskinen Background)