Property Manager Jobs for OPT Students
Property Manager jobs on OPT are available at residential management companies, commercial real estate firms, and student housing operators. Most roles qualify as specialty occupations under F-1 OPT rules. Your 12-month OPT window starts on your authorized start date, and STEM extension eligibility depends on your degree field.
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Get Access To All JobsJob Title: Assistant Property Manager (Bilingual)
Pay Rate: $23-27/hr
Job Description:
Friendly Franchisees Corporation is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Assistant Property Manager to join our property management team. This role is vital in supporting the leasing operations of our properties, ensuring smooth day-to-day management, and delivering exceptional service to both prospective and current residents. The Assistant Property Manager will work closely with the Property and Leasing Manager to achieve leasing goals and maintain high occupancy rates.
Key Responsibilities:
Leasing Support: Assist in all leasing activities, including showing apartments, processing applications, and ensuring all paperwork is completed accurately and in a timely manner.
Customer Service: Provide outstanding customer service by addressing tenant inquiries, resolving issues, and maintaining positive relationships with residents.
Marketing and Outreach: Support the development and execution of marketing strategies to attract prospective tenants, including social media outreach, open houses, and other promotional events.
Property Tours: Conduct property tours for prospective tenants, highlighting features and benefits to encourage leasing.
Tenant Relations: Assist with tenant retention initiatives, including organizing resident events and managing lease renewals.
Administrative Duties: Manage and maintain accurate leasing records, process rental applications, and assist with preparing leasing reports.
Compliance: Ensure compliance with all leasing and fair housing laws, regulations, and company policies.
Reporting: Report to the Leasing Manager and surrounding properties, ensuring the leasing team adheres to company policies. Prepare and submit weekly, daily, and monthly reports.
Ad Management: Verify that all ad postings on various platforms are accurate and up to date.
Audit and Quality Control: Audit phone call recordings to ensure quality standards are maintained.
Team Collaboration: Liaise with management and the marketing team to align leasing strategies. Assist the manager with weekly scheduling to optimize staffing.
Skills and Qualifications:
Experience: Prior experience in leasing or property management is highly preferred, with experience in multi-family properties being a significant plus. Open/willing to take Property Manager role when given the opportunity.
Software: Yardi is required.
Language: Must be bilingual in English/Spanish.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required; a degree in Business, Real Estate, or a related field is a plus.
Communication Skills: Bilingual in English/Spanish is a must. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential. Must be able to post via their personal Facebook page immediately upon starting.
Customer Service: Proven ability to provide high-quality customer service.
Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with property management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Team Player: Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
Flexibility: Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings as needed.
Adaptability: Ability to multitask, work in a high-volume environment, and adapt to change comfortably.
Work Location:
Van Nuys, CA
Sherman Oaks, CA
Panaroma City, CA
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Vision, Dental, Paid Time Off, and 401K
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:
Friendly Franchisees Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Job Title: Assistant Property Manager (Bilingual)
Pay Rate: $23-27/hr
Job Description:
Friendly Franchisees Corporation is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Assistant Property Manager to join our property management team. This role is vital in supporting the leasing operations of our properties, ensuring smooth day-to-day management, and delivering exceptional service to both prospective and current residents. The Assistant Property Manager will work closely with the Property and Leasing Manager to achieve leasing goals and maintain high occupancy rates.
Key Responsibilities:
Leasing Support: Assist in all leasing activities, including showing apartments, processing applications, and ensuring all paperwork is completed accurately and in a timely manner.
Customer Service: Provide outstanding customer service by addressing tenant inquiries, resolving issues, and maintaining positive relationships with residents.
Marketing and Outreach: Support the development and execution of marketing strategies to attract prospective tenants, including social media outreach, open houses, and other promotional events.
Property Tours: Conduct property tours for prospective tenants, highlighting features and benefits to encourage leasing.
Tenant Relations: Assist with tenant retention initiatives, including organizing resident events and managing lease renewals.
Administrative Duties: Manage and maintain accurate leasing records, process rental applications, and assist with preparing leasing reports.
Compliance: Ensure compliance with all leasing and fair housing laws, regulations, and company policies.
Reporting: Report to the Leasing Manager and surrounding properties, ensuring the leasing team adheres to company policies. Prepare and submit weekly, daily, and monthly reports.
Ad Management: Verify that all ad postings on various platforms are accurate and up to date.
Audit and Quality Control: Audit phone call recordings to ensure quality standards are maintained.
Team Collaboration: Liaise with management and the marketing team to align leasing strategies. Assist the manager with weekly scheduling to optimize staffing.
Skills and Qualifications:
Experience: Prior experience in leasing or property management is highly preferred, with experience in multi-family properties being a significant plus. Open/willing to take Property Manager role when given the opportunity.
Software: Yardi is required.
Language: Must be bilingual in English/Spanish.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required; a degree in Business, Real Estate, or a related field is a plus.
Communication Skills: Bilingual in English/Spanish is a must. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential. Must be able to post via their personal Facebook page immediately upon starting.
Customer Service: Proven ability to provide high-quality customer service.
Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with property management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Team Player: Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
Flexibility: Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings as needed.
Adaptability: Ability to multitask, work in a high-volume environment, and adapt to change comfortably.
Work Location:
Van Nuys, CA
Sherman Oaks, CA
Panaroma City, CA
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Vision, Dental, Paid Time Off, and 401K
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:
Friendly Franchisees Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Property Manager
Frame your degree as a specialty occupation match
Roles in property management increasingly require degrees in real estate, business administration, or finance. Lead with how your specific degree field connects to the role's analytical, financial, or operational requirements when speaking with hiring managers.
Apply before your OPT start date is too close
Most employers need at least 60 days to complete onboarding and any internal visa authorization steps. Starting your job search four to six months before your program end date gives you the most runway to secure an offer.
Clarify OPT mechanics upfront with smaller firms
Boutique and regional property management companies often confuse OPT with visa sponsorship. Be ready to explain that OPT is employer-authorized work on your student visa and requires no petition or government filing from them.
Highlight CAM, Yardi, or AppFolio certifications
Certifications like Certified Apartment Manager or proficiency in property software signal immediate operational value. Employers weighing OPT candidates against domestic applicants are more likely to commit when you reduce their training investment from day one.
Ask about STEM OPT extension eligibility early
If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as real estate analytics or information systems, you may qualify for a 24-month extension. Confirm this with your DSO before accepting an offer so you can plan your employment authorization timeline accurately.
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Do Property Manager jobs qualify for F-1 OPT work authorization?
Property Manager roles generally qualify for OPT when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as real estate, business administration, or finance. The connection between your degree and the job duties is what matters. Roles focused on financial analysis, asset management, or operations are the strongest fits. Roles that are primarily administrative may face more scrutiny during employer verification.
Where can I find Property Manager jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and visa-sponsored job seekers, so listings there are filtered for employers open to international candidates. General job boards surface a large volume of listings but rarely indicate OPT or sponsorship openness upfront, which makes it harder to target your applications efficiently.
Can I work as a Property Manager under STEM OPT extension?
You can work as a Property Manager under STEM OPT if your qualifying degree is in a STEM-designated field and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify. Business analytics, information systems, and certain finance programs may qualify. A general business or real estate management degree typically does not qualify for the STEM extension, so confirm your CIP code with your DSO before counting on the additional 24 months.
Do property management employers typically sponsor H-1B visas after OPT?
Larger residential REITs, commercial property management firms, and institutional asset managers are more likely to sponsor H-1B visas than smaller regional operators. Sponsors tend to be companies that already use H-1B for corporate roles like financial analysts or IT staff, since they have established internal processes. Asking about long-term sponsorship intent during the offer stage is reasonable and shows forward planning.
What should I do if a property management employer says they don't sponsor visas?
First, clarify whether they mean OPT or H-1B, since many employers conflate the two. OPT requires no filing or cost from the employer beyond signing your training plan. If they are unwilling to support OPT at all, it is worth moving on rather than trying to negotiate a fundamental policy change. Focus your efforts on employers who have sponsored before or who operate at a scale where international hiring is routine.
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