What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Property Manager position at BPG Real Estate Service?
Residential Assistant Property Manager – Student Housing
Location: Newark, DE
Position Overview
As a Residential Assistant Property Manager, you'll support the Property Manager with day-to-day administrative, leasing, and operational duties. The role requires a mix of property management, customer service, financial administration, and leasing coordination, with the goal of maintaining high occupancy and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Administrative & Financial
- Process rental income, invoices, and financial reports via authorized accounting systems.
- Audit accounts weekly to verify charges, concessions, utility fees, and lease changes.
- Ensure timely bank deposits and enforce “no cash” rent collection policy.
- Administer late fees, delinquency follow-up, and eviction processes per company policy.
- Handle final move-out accounting and forward collections for unpaid accounts.
- Complete all scheduled reports: weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annually.
Leasing
- Generate leasing leads through:
- Outreach marketing
- Cold calling and networking
- Community literature distribution
- Tour properties with prospective residents and follow up.
- Lease and pre-lease units; complete all legal documentation accurately.
- Ensure quick unit turnovers in coordination with the Property Manager.
- Maintain compliance with applicable Federal, State and Local Housing Regulations.
Qualifications
Required Skills
- Professional and polished presentation
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Confident, assertive sales closer
- Attention to detail, especially with reports and paperwork
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
Education & Experience
- Required:
- High school diploma
- 1 year experience as an Assistant Property Manager
- Leasing experience
- Preferred:
- Experience with MRI Software
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Lease Up experience
Physical Requirements
- Mostly seated office work, including computer and phone use
- Occasional walking, bending, and stretching
- Frequent use of office equipment
Other Requirements
- Assertive professional with strong leasing experience and the ability to handle operational, financial and customer service duties
- Organization, proactiveness, and great at balancing administrative responsibilities with resident relations
Equal Employment Opportunity
BPG Real Estate Services, LLC, provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual preference, or non-disqualifying physical or mental handicap or disability in each aspect of the human resources function.
ADA Compliance
Applicants and associates with disabilities must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations will be considered in accordance with applicable laws.
Disclaimer
This job description outlines general responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be a comprehensive list. Responsibilities may be modified as needed based on the company’s operational needs.
About BPG Real Estate Services, LLC
Founded in 1993, BPG Real Estate Services, LLC is a privately held, full-service real estate acquisition, development, and management company with offices and properties in Washington, D.C., Wilmington, DE, Philadelphia, PA, and Baltimore, MD. Our success starts with our people. Guided by our values, we work to transform the communities we serve, exceeding expectations for residents, tenants, and clients alike.
At BPG, creating a positive and empowering associate experience is a top priority.