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Assistant Property Manager

Highmark Residential, Virginia Beach, VA, United States


What Highmark can do for YOU

Help you achieve your goals by continuous professional development and regular career progression sessions

Competitive pay for the market

Monthly bonus opportunities for all site associates

30% associate rent discount

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits the 1 st of the month following 30 days of full-time employment

Company-provided life insurance, short term and long term disability coverage

Flexible Spending accounts

401(k) eligibility after 90 days, with 4% Highmark match

Professional Certification & Tuition reimbursement

Vacation, Sick and Personal Time off available to use after 90 days

10 paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Responsibilities

Collect and secure rental payments

Scan daily bank deposits and verify their accuracy

Assist the Community Director with daily rate approvals in Yieldstar

Input daily activity transactions in Yardi and clear any outstanding validations

Prepare accounting records and reports, including deposit accounting and monthly close out

Verify the accuracy of move-outs for integration with the rental collection company

Deliver late rent letters and notices to vacate, and personally contact all residents with unpaid/owed rent daily

Take responsibility for bad debt collection until no longer applicable

Assist in the eviction process and follow orderly and timely local municipal policies

Enter activity into Yardi in relation to the daily, weekly & monthly checklists – including Skip Watch information (if applicable)

Assist the Community Director with Apartment Ratings responses

Help the team achieve positive SatisFact scores

Assist with leasing duties, including showing apartments and preparing leases via e‑signature (if applicable)

Maintain organized community office files

Maintain a working knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations concerning apartment leasing and management (e.g., Fair Housing, collections, evictions, towing, and pool enclosures)

Prepare accurate and complete reports in a timely manner

Handle or assist with the receipt, recording, preparation, and follow‑up of work orders to facilitate residents’ service requests

Assist in the inspections of vacant apartments and take appropriate action to prepare them for market‑ready status

Promote resident retention by assisting with the renewal program

Perform periodic inspections of common areas, including balcony/patio inspections

Report any observed maintenance problems

Assist in planning and preparing resident functions

Stay informed and comply with all policies and procedures outlined in the operations manual

Adhere to and comply with company safety policies and rules, and utilize safety equipment as required

Assume duties of Community Director, as directed

Always be courteous and helpful to residents, prospective residents, and co‑workers

Possess reliable transportation to attend meetings, purchase, and pick up supplies

Have a mode of communication for contact at home and to respond in cases of emergency

Be available for overtime, weekend, holiday, and evening work

Be willing to be assigned to other Highmark communities, as needed

Perform other duties as assigned by the Community Director

Travel and overnight stays may be required

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Mathematical skills (high school level) for calculating pro‑rations, bank deposits, etc.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word & Excel), Outlook, and Internet

Apartment management experience preferred

Strong proficiency in property management software (preferably Yardi)

Leadership and team‑building skills

Valid driver’s license

Strong math and data entry skills

Interest in community accounting and resident relations

Drive for excellence and commitment to high service standards

Req ID: 2026-9230

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