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Property Management Specialist jobs are open across residential, commercial, and affordable housing sectors, at every level from leasing coordinator to senior portfolio specialist, with specializations in tenant relations, compliance, and asset operations. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About Our Company
We are an established commercial real estate development and property management company located in Flint, Michigan with over 32 years of experience, managing commercial properties throughout the United States.
We are seeking a highly organized, dependable, and motivated Administrative Assistant to work directly with our Director of Property Management and corporate management team.
This is an administrative and secretarial support position requiring someone who can think independently, anticipate needs, take initiative, and follow through on assignments without constant supervision.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and track property maintenance requests, service tickets, and work orders.
- Assist with vendor communications, scheduling, purchasing, invoice review, and follow-up.
- Support property managers with maintenance, inspections, and service coordination.
- Track property expenses, utility invoices, and accounting records.
- Provide administrative support for renovation, construction, and improvement projects.
- Communicate professionally with commercial tenants, vendors, and management.
- Maintain organized files, reports, schedules, and project documentation.
- Assist with emergency maintenance and service coordination.
- Monitor outstanding assignments and proactively follow up to ensure timely completion.
- Provide general administrative and secretarial support to senior management.
Qualifications
- Prior administrative or executive assistant experience preferred.
- College 2 year degree or equivalent.
- Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
- Self-starter capable of anticipating needs and working independently.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and general office applications.
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and prioritize competing deadlines.
- Comfortable working with invoices, spreadsheets, and basic accounting information.
- Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment.
- Professional, reliable, and committed to completing assignments.
- Commercial real estate, property management, construction, or accounting experience is a plus, but not required.
What We Offer
- Competitive annual salary of $42,000 – $52,000.
- Established company with over 30 years of experience.
- Professional, supportive, team-oriented office environment.
- Direct involvement with company leadership.
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
- Complimentary daily lunch and parking.
- Attractive corporate high-rise office environment in downtown Flint.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for more than someone who simply completes assigned tasks. The ideal candidate is someone who recognizes what needs to be done, stays organized, follows through on details, and takes pride in helping an office run efficiently.
If you are a proactive, detail-oriented administrative professional who enjoys taking responsibility and being an important part of a team, we encourage you to apply.
Pay: $42,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- Target16
- MMS10
- Phase Housing Management8P
- JLL7
- Three Saints Bay6
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in property management specialist jobs.
- Two or more years of property management or leasing experience in residential or commercial settings
- Proficiency in property management software such as Yardi, AppFolio, or MRI
- Knowledge of fair housing laws, landlord-tenant regulations, and lease compliance requirements
- Active real estate license or property management certification such as CAM or CPM
- Experience with tenant relations, maintenance coordination, and lease administration
- Strong written communication skills for drafting notices, reports, and lease correspondence
Tips for Your Property Management Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to portfolio type
Residential, commercial, and affordable housing specialists use different skills and terminology. Align your resume language to the asset class you're targeting, whether that's Section 8 compliance, CAM reconciliation, or multi-family lease-up, so hiring managers immediately recognize your fit.
Highlight certifications on your resume
Credentials like CPM, CAM, or ARM signal to employers that you meet industry standards without needing extra vetting. List them prominently near your name, not buried in a skills section, and include the issuing organization and year obtained.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists property management specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by software to find matches faster
Many job postings require proficiency in Yardi, AppFolio, or MRI. When searching, use the software name as a keyword alongside your title to surface openings where your existing tool experience is a direct match, cutting out roles that require retraining.
Prepare scenario answers for compliance questions
Interviewers for property management specialist roles often ask how you handled a fair housing complaint, an eviction process, or a lease violation. Have two or three specific examples ready that walk through the situation, your decision, and the outcome.
Negotiate start date around licensing timelines
If you're awaiting a real estate license or CAM certification result, disclose the expected date during the offer stage rather than after signing. Most property management employers will adjust your start date, and it prevents a compliance problem before your first day.
Property Management Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most property management specialists?
Target, MMS, and Phase Housing Management are hiring the most property management specialists right now, with openings concentrated in California, Florida, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Portfolio management firms, REITs, and affordable housing authorities tend to post the highest volume of open roles.
How many property management specialist jobs are remote?
About 26% of property management specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the role is predominantly on-site given the need for property inspections and tenant interaction. Sub-areas like compliance auditing, lease administration, and regional oversight roles tend to offer the most flexibility for remote or hybrid schedules.
How do you become a property management specialist?
Start by gaining leasing or property administration experience, even in an assistant or coordinator role. Pursue an industry certification such as CAM through the National Apartment Association or CPM through the Institute of Real Estate Management. Build familiarity with property management software and fair housing regulations, then move into specialist roles that match your asset class of interest.
Can you get hired as a property management specialist with little experience?
Yes, employers in high-volume residential markets often hire candidates with leasing consultant or administrative backgrounds and train them on compliance and software. Demonstrating knowledge of fair housing basics, showing comfort with tenant communication, and earning an entry-level certification like CAM can offset limited direct experience when applying for junior specialist roles.
What does the property management specialist interview process look like?
Most processes include an initial screening call focused on your portfolio experience and software proficiency, followed by a panel or in-person interview with a property manager or regional director. Expect scenario-based questions covering lease disputes, maintenance escalations, and compliance situations. Some employers include a brief written exercise such as drafting a tenant notice or reviewing a lease for violations.
Where can I find and apply to property management specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to property management specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience, asset class preference, and location, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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