Entry Level Assistant Property Manager Jobs
New grad assistant property manager jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or hands-on campus housing involvement can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Staffing & Recruiting, with employers like BG Staffing, Cushman & Wakefield, and Jobot hiring at this level now.
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Assistant Property Manager
Location: Boston, MA
Compensation: $50,000 - $55,000 annually
Schedule: Full-Time
Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply
Reliable Transportation Required
Join a Growing Affordable Housing Team
We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Assistant Property Manager to support the operations of a small affordable housing portfolio in the Boston area. This position will be based out of a local office and will provide support to up to two affordable housing communities totaling fewer than 100 units. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in LIHTC (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit) compliance, affordable housing operations, occupancy management, housing authority coordination, collections, and resident relations. This role is perfect for an affordable housing professional who enjoys a combination of office administration, compliance oversight, occupancy management, and resident services while working closely with housing authorities, legal partners, and site operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage vacancies, waitlists, applicant processing, and leasing activities.
- Coordinate with local housing authorities to ensure compliance and timely processing of resident-related matters.
- Support occupancy goals and resident retention initiatives across the portfolio.
- Assist with rent collections, delinquency tracking, payment plans, and resident communications.
- Prepare and issue lease violation notices, late notices, and 30-day notices as required.
- Work directly with attorneys on non-payment cases, evictions, legal filings, and court-related documentation.
- Maintain complete and accurate resident files in accordance with LIHTC, Section 8, and affordable housing compliance requirements.
- Process move-ins, move-outs, transfers, and interim certifications as needed.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for residents, applicants, vendors, and housing authority representatives.
- Answer incoming calls and provide exceptional customer service.
- Prepare reports, compliance documentation, and audit-ready resident files.
- Assist with office administration, recordkeeping, and property management operations.
- Travel periodically between assigned properties as needed.
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years of affordable housing property management experience.
- Strong LIHTC (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit) experience is required and non-negotiable.
- Experience working with HUD, Project-Based Section 8, and affordable housing programs.
- Proven experience managing occupancy, vacancies, waitlists, and leasing administration.
- Experience supporting collections, delinquency management, and resident account follow-up.
- Experience working with attorneys regarding lease enforcement, non-payment matters, and eviction proceedings.
- Strong understanding of affordable housing compliance requirements and regulations.
- Excellent administrative, organizational, and documentation skills.
- Strong communication and customer service abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and property management software.
- Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle required.
- Ability to travel between local properties as needed.
Important Note
This position does not require annual recertifications experience. Candidates with strong LIHTC compliance and affordable housing operations experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual (English/Spanish highly desired).
- Experience with Yardi, RealPage, MRI, OneSite, or similar property management software.
- Knowledge of Fair Housing regulations and affordable housing compliance standards.
- Experience supporting multiple properties or a small affordable housing portfolio.
Why Join Our Client?
- Competitive salary of $50,000-$55,000
- Portfolio size of fewer than 100 units for greater ownership and impact
- Opportunity to work closely with affordable housing leadership
- Stable, established affordable housing portfolio
- Growth potential within property management and compliance
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Meaningful work helping provide quality affordable housing to local communities
If you have strong tax credit/LIHTC experience, a passion for affordable housing, and experience managing occupancy, collections, and compliance, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your affordable housing career.
Affordable Housing
Assistant Property Manager
Property Management
HUD
Project-Based Section 8
LIHTC
Tax Credit Housing
Interim Recertifications
Annual Recertifications
Compliance Specialist
Resident Services
Occupancy Management
Multifamily Housing
Yardi
RealPage
Affordable Housing Compliance
Resident Relations
Lease Administration
Fair Housing
Boston Property Management
Housing Programs
Assistant Property Manager
Location: Boston, MA
Compensation: $50,000 - $55,000 annually
Schedule: Full-Time
Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply
Reliable Transportation Required
Join a Growing Affordable Housing Team
We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Assistant Property Manager to support the operations of a small affordable housing portfolio in the Boston area. This position will be based out of a local office and will provide support to up to two affordable housing communities totaling fewer than 100 units. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in LIHTC (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit) compliance, affordable housing operations, occupancy management, housing authority coordination, collections, and resident relations. This role is perfect for an affordable housing professional who enjoys a combination of office administration, compliance oversight, occupancy management, and resident services while working closely with housing authorities, legal partners, and site operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage vacancies, waitlists, applicant processing, and leasing activities.
- Coordinate with local housing authorities to ensure compliance and timely processing of resident-related matters.
- Support occupancy goals and resident retention initiatives across the portfolio.
- Assist with rent collections, delinquency tracking, payment plans, and resident communications.
- Prepare and issue lease violation notices, late notices, and 30-day notices as required.
- Work directly with attorneys on non-payment cases, evictions, legal filings, and court-related documentation.
- Maintain complete and accurate resident files in accordance with LIHTC, Section 8, and affordable housing compliance requirements.
- Process move-ins, move-outs, transfers, and interim certifications as needed.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for residents, applicants, vendors, and housing authority representatives.
- Answer incoming calls and provide exceptional customer service.
- Prepare reports, compliance documentation, and audit-ready resident files.
- Assist with office administration, recordkeeping, and property management operations.
- Travel periodically between assigned properties as needed.
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years of affordable housing property management experience.
- Strong LIHTC (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit) experience is required and non-negotiable.
- Experience working with HUD, Project-Based Section 8, and affordable housing programs.
- Proven experience managing occupancy, vacancies, waitlists, and leasing administration.
- Experience supporting collections, delinquency management, and resident account follow-up.
- Experience working with attorneys regarding lease enforcement, non-payment matters, and eviction proceedings.
- Strong understanding of affordable housing compliance requirements and regulations.
- Excellent administrative, organizational, and documentation skills.
- Strong communication and customer service abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and property management software.
- Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle required.
- Ability to travel between local properties as needed.
Important Note
This position does not require annual recertifications experience. Candidates with strong LIHTC compliance and affordable housing operations experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual (English/Spanish highly desired).
- Experience with Yardi, RealPage, MRI, OneSite, or similar property management software.
- Knowledge of Fair Housing regulations and affordable housing compliance standards.
- Experience supporting multiple properties or a small affordable housing portfolio.
Why Join Our Client?
- Competitive salary of $50,000-$55,000
- Portfolio size of fewer than 100 units for greater ownership and impact
- Opportunity to work closely with affordable housing leadership
- Stable, established affordable housing portfolio
- Growth potential within property management and compliance
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Meaningful work helping provide quality affordable housing to local communities
If you have strong tax credit/LIHTC experience, a passion for affordable housing, and experience managing occupancy, collections, and compliance, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your affordable housing career.
Affordable Housing
Assistant Property Manager
Property Management
HUD
Project-Based Section 8
LIHTC
Tax Credit Housing
Interim Recertifications
Annual Recertifications
Compliance Specialist
Resident Services
Occupancy Management
Multifamily Housing
Yardi
RealPage
Affordable Housing Compliance
Resident Relations
Lease Administration
Fair Housing
Boston Property Management
Housing Programs
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Entry Level Assistant Property Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level assistant property manager job?
Employers hiring at the entry level look for candidates with coursework or internship experience in real estate, business, or hospitality, along with strong organizational and communication skills. Highlighting any leasing, customer service, or facilities work gives you a clear edge. A property management certificate from a recognized program, even a short one, can also help your application stand out against other early-career candidates.
Which companies hire entry level assistant property managers?
Companies hiring entry level assistant property managers right now include BG Staffing, Cushman & Wakefield, and Jobot, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from residential management firms, commercial real estate operators, student housing providers, and property management companies actively building out their on-site teams.
Are there remote entry level assistant property manager jobs?
Yes, though most positions are on-site by nature. About 13% of entry level assistant property manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, typically covering administrative coordination, leasing support, or tenant communications roles where in-person presence is not required every day. Fully remote openings are less common but do appear at larger multi-site operators.
Are these new grad assistant property manager jobs?
Yes, the listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior assistant property manager roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or campus housing involvement in place of full-time history, or specifically invites candidates who are early in their careers. Look for language like "training provided" or "no prior property management required" as strong signals.
Which industries hire the most entry level assistant property managers?
Entry Level assistant property manager roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Staffing & Recruiting, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive early-career hiring because they manage large residential or commercial portfolios that require on-site support staff, creating a steady pipeline of junior openings for candidates just entering the field.