Assistant Property Manager - Metro Lofts & Vine Street Lofts
Sherman Associates, Des Moines, IA, United States
Assistant Property Manager - Metro Lofts & Vine Street Lofts
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03/12/2026 Years of Experience :
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Non-Exempt If you are passionate about helping others and knowledgeable of real estate management, we have the right opportunity for you! At Sherman, we pride ourselves on hiring resident-focused and skilled property management talent who strive to lead community operations. We believe we can offer a challenging, fast-paced and rewarding experience that is unique to supporting our mission, vision, and values. Where will this role work?
This position will work as the Assistant Property Manager at our beautiful communities of Vine Street Lofts (109 tax credit units) and Metro Lofts (111 tax credit units) located in Des Moines, IA. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Property Management Makes appointments, shows apartments, screens applicants, and verifies applications for completion. Shops comparable projects in the market place monthly. Provide excellent customer service with focus on tenant retention. Meets all designated deadlines. Manages property in accordance with budget limitations. Keeps Property Manager informed at all times in the areas of: property conditions, tenant complaints, suggestions for improvement of property performance. Informs management of common areas in need of cleaning and repair. Works on the last day and first day of each month until responsibilities completed; some overtime may be required Prepares all resident files to include all preparatory paperwork. Ensures compliance with state, federal and local housing laws. Complies with all Sherman Associates, agency and city compliance requirements. Stays abreast of any changes in fair housing and affordable housing compliance requirements. Enters marketing information, installs resident, enters vacate notices, prints reports on RealPage and Lead2Lease programs. Assists with subsidy administration in accordance with HUD rules and regulations Implements comprehensive marketing strategy to meet predetermined vacancy standards. Leases apartments; implements and maintains effective advertising and marketing plan. Plans and coordinates model apartments. Location
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1-3 years of industry experience within residential real estate; or an equivalent number of years of education and real estate management experience Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills; Ability to communicate effectively with community tenants, vendors / external parties, and across corporate divisions. Knowledge of Real Page or other related Property Management software (Yardi, Lead2Lease, OneSite Accounting etc.) strongly preferred. Understanding of Affordable Housing Programs (HUD / MN Housing Programs) strongly preferred. A passion for the mission, vision, and values of Sherman Associates. Office hours may vary due to the specific needs of the portfolio. High School Diploma or GED strongly preferred. Post-secondary coursework in property management, business, real estate or equivalent experience preferred. WORK ENVIRONMENT This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Exposed to ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment found in a typical office environment; quiet to moderate noise level. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. ADDITIONAL SCREENING REQUIREMENTS Must successfully meet criminal background screening requirements for position, including MN statute 299C.67 to 299C.71 (Kari Koskinen Background) We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees which may include: Medical, dental and vision insurance plans Employer-paid short-term disability Employer-paid life insurance Additional supplemental insurance policies including: Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness; Hospital Indemnity; Long-Term Disability;Pet insurance Employer-paid employee assistance program Fully vested 401k company match program 9 Paid holidays and competitive PTO program Sherman Associates' Starbucks and Hotel discounts Sherman Associates is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans to apply. This job advertisement is intended to provide information essential to understanding the scope of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Only applicants who complete our online application process will be considered for employment. Applicants that need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contactcareers@sherman-associates.com . Please enter your email address to continue
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Job Level :
Entry Level (less than 2 years) Level of Education :
High School/GED Job Type :
Full-Time/Regular Date Updated :
03/12/2026 Years of Experience :
Up to 2 Years Starting Date :
Invalid Date Reports To :
Property Manager FLSA Status :
Non-Exempt If you are passionate about helping others and knowledgeable of real estate management, we have the right opportunity for you! At Sherman, we pride ourselves on hiring resident-focused and skilled property management talent who strive to lead community operations. We believe we can offer a challenging, fast-paced and rewarding experience that is unique to supporting our mission, vision, and values. Where will this role work?
This position will work as the Assistant Property Manager at our beautiful communities of Vine Street Lofts (109 tax credit units) and Metro Lofts (111 tax credit units) located in Des Moines, IA. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Property Management Makes appointments, shows apartments, screens applicants, and verifies applications for completion. Shops comparable projects in the market place monthly. Provide excellent customer service with focus on tenant retention. Meets all designated deadlines. Manages property in accordance with budget limitations. Keeps Property Manager informed at all times in the areas of: property conditions, tenant complaints, suggestions for improvement of property performance. Informs management of common areas in need of cleaning and repair. Works on the last day and first day of each month until responsibilities completed; some overtime may be required Prepares all resident files to include all preparatory paperwork. Ensures compliance with state, federal and local housing laws. Complies with all Sherman Associates, agency and city compliance requirements. Stays abreast of any changes in fair housing and affordable housing compliance requirements. Enters marketing information, installs resident, enters vacate notices, prints reports on RealPage and Lead2Lease programs. Assists with subsidy administration in accordance with HUD rules and regulations Implements comprehensive marketing strategy to meet predetermined vacancy standards. Leases apartments; implements and maintains effective advertising and marketing plan. Plans and coordinates model apartments. Location
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1-3 years of industry experience within residential real estate; or an equivalent number of years of education and real estate management experience Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills; Ability to communicate effectively with community tenants, vendors / external parties, and across corporate divisions. Knowledge of Real Page or other related Property Management software (Yardi, Lead2Lease, OneSite Accounting etc.) strongly preferred. Understanding of Affordable Housing Programs (HUD / MN Housing Programs) strongly preferred. A passion for the mission, vision, and values of Sherman Associates. Office hours may vary due to the specific needs of the portfolio. High School Diploma or GED strongly preferred. Post-secondary coursework in property management, business, real estate or equivalent experience preferred. WORK ENVIRONMENT This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Exposed to ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment found in a typical office environment; quiet to moderate noise level. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. ADDITIONAL SCREENING REQUIREMENTS Must successfully meet criminal background screening requirements for position, including MN statute 299C.67 to 299C.71 (Kari Koskinen Background) We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees which may include: Medical, dental and vision insurance plans Employer-paid short-term disability Employer-paid life insurance Additional supplemental insurance policies including: Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness; Hospital Indemnity; Long-Term Disability;Pet insurance Employer-paid employee assistance program Fully vested 401k company match program 9 Paid holidays and competitive PTO program Sherman Associates' Starbucks and Hotel discounts Sherman Associates is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans to apply. This job advertisement is intended to provide information essential to understanding the scope of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Only applicants who complete our online application process will be considered for employment. Applicants that need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contactcareers@sherman-associates.com . Please enter your email address to continue
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PLEASE NOTE: Refusal to complete this information will not subject any applicant or employee to adverse treatment. The information that you provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file, separate from all other records. This information will not be used in consideration for your employment. Male Female I Decline To Answer Hispanic or Latino (Persons of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, South or Central America, or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race) White or Caucasian (Not Hispanic or Latino) - Persons having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East or North Africa. Black or African American (Not Hispanic or Latino) - Persons having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa. (Not Hispanic or Latino) - Persons having origins in any of the original people of North and South America and maintain cultural identification through tribal affiliation or community recognition. Asian (Not Hispanic or Latino) - Persons having origins in the Far East, Southeast Asia or the Indian subcontinent including Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand and Vietnam. Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (Not Hispanic or Latino) - Persons having origins in Hawaii, Guam, Samoa or other Pacific Islands. Two or More Races (Not Hispanic or Latino) - All persons who identify with more than one of the above five race categories. I Decline Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form CC-305 OMB Control Number 1250-0005 Page 1 of 1 Expires 04/30/2026 Why are you being asked to complete this form? We may be a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equalemployment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% ofour workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. Todo this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People canbecome disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years. Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer isconfidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and youranswer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit theU.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website atwww.dol.gov/ofccp. How do you know if you have a disability? A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major lifeactivities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability. Disabilities include, but are not limited to: Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally) Blind or low vision Cancer (past or present) Cardiovascular or heart disease Celiac disease Cerebral palsy Deaf or hard of hearing Diabetes Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, orcongenital disorders Epilepsy or other seizure disorder Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder,schizophrenia, PTSD Missing limbs or partially missing limbs Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, legbrace(s) and/or other supports Nervous system condition, for example,migraine headaches, Parkinson's disease, multiplesclerosis (MS) Neurodivergence, for example,attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder(ADHD), autismspectrum disorder,dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learningdisabilities Partial or complete paralysis (anycause) Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, forexample, tuberculosis, asthma,emphysema Yes, I Have A Disability, Or Have A History/Record Of Having A Disability No, I Don't Have A Disability, Or A History/Record Of Having A Disability I don't wish to answer Veteran
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A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: A veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; A person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service. An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985. Protected veterans may have additional rights under USERRA - the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. In particular, if you were absent from employment in order to perform service in the uniformed service, you may be entitled to be reemployed by your employer in the position you would have obtained with reasonable certainty if not for the absence due to service. For more information, call the U.S. Department of Labor's Veterans Employment and Training Service (VETS), toll- free, at 1-866-4-USA-DOL.
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