Transition Assistant Manager
$52,000–$52,000 year
On-siteAustin, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Provide temporary management coverage and operational support during staffing vacancies, transitions, and periods of increased need. Assess property needs, establish priorities, and organize outstanding work while communicating progress to leadership. Support daily operations including leasing, applications, screening, move-ins, recertifications, collections, and inspections. Partner with Property Managers and maintenance teams to prioritize vacant-unit turns and address move-in readiness. Deliver hands-on onboarding, training, and guidance on property procedures and documentation. Reinforce expectations for resident service, teamwork, and compliance. Travel regularly among Foundation Communities properties to assist with lease-ups, staffing transitions, and property stabilization.
Required Qualifications
- Three or more years of multifamily property management, assistant management, leasing, or related experience
- Strong knowledge of apartment operations, leasing, resident services, and administrative processes
- Ability to assess changing situations, establish priorities, manage multiple deadlines, and follow work through to completion
- Strong judgment, organization, communication, computer, problem-solving, and documentation skills
- Ability to train and support employees while maintaining clear expectations and accountability
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with property teams and leadership
- Reliable transportation
- A valid driver's license
- An acceptable driving record
- Regular travel among Foundation Communities properties
- Occasional evening or weekend work
- Must be able to use standard office equipment
- Must be able to communicate effectively
- Must be able to regularly sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, and navigate stairs or uneven surfaces
- Must be able to lift and carry up to [20–25] pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
Desired Qualifications
- Affordable housing or Low-Income Housing Tax Credit experience, including certifications, recertifications, compliance documentation, and eligibility requirements
- Experience supporting multiple communities, lease-ups, staffing transitions, or property stabilization
- Experience with RealPage OneSite or similar property management, screening, waitlist, and document-management systems
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Knowledge of multifamily property management and leasing practices
- Ability to quickly assess operational needs, apply property procedures, and recommend practical solutions
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work respectfully across all levels of the organization
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive information
- Flexibility and composure when supporting properties experiencing staffing or operational challenges
- Commitment to resident-centered service and Foundation Communities' mission and values
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