Sutton Real Estate Company is a local property management company, with over 25 apartment communities to choose from in the Greater Syracuse area, Sutton has an apartment that fits everyone’s location, style, and budget requirements. Presently, Sutton is seeking an energetic, professional, organized and detail-oriented part-time (25-30 hours per week) Assistant Property Manager to join our team at Valley Vista Apartments. The Assistant Property Manager will help manage the daily operations of the property, with a focus on compliance with housing regulations and tenant eligibility
- Assist with lease signings, renewals, and move-ins/move-outs
- Address tenant concerns, maintenance requests, or complaints
- Ensure tenants understand income eligibility requirements and lease rules
- Collect and verify income documentation to determine eligibility
- Ensure compliance with federal/state housing programs like LIHTC (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit), HUD, or local housing authorities
- Maintain accurate files and records for audits
- Accept rent payments and issue receipts
- Help with rent tracking, late notices, and eviction processing if needed
- Support in preparing financial or occupancy reports
- Show available units to potential residents
- Maintain waitlists and ensure applicants meet income guidelines
- Conduct background checks, credit reports, and reference checks
- Submit work orders and follow up on completion
- Conduct unit inspections and ensure safety/code compliance
- Answer phones, respond to emails, and greet walk-ins
- Handle data entry, filing, and updating tenant records
- Support the Property Manager in daily tasks and special projects
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or higher is a plus.
- 1-2 years of experience in affordable housing real estate strongly preferred, other related areas will be considered.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher, Word Press); experience with real estate software (e.g., MLS, CRM systems) is a plus.
- Comfortable office equipment (multi-line phone system, printers, scanners, etc.).
- Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive client and transaction information.
- Team player who can also work independently with minimal supervision.
- Knowledge of basic real estate terms and procedures is helpful but not required.
Salary
USD 22 - 24 /hourly
Hourly based
Location
NY , United States Syracuse, NY, United States
Job Overview
Location
NY , United States Syracuse, NY, United States
