Who We Are The United Group of Companies, Inc. - celebrating over 50 Years in business - is a full-service, vertically integrated leader in real estate development and management with over 50 years of industry expertise. Our mission is to develop, build, and acquire vibrant communities where our residents, investors, partners, and commercial clients feel welcome, connected, and fulfilled. Our commitment to innovation sets us apart and is evident in our award-winning lifestyle programs. We firmly believe that where you live, and work, should be an experience that enriches and improves your life. United Group provides a place to call home and a space where businesses thrive in all the communities we join. We are honored to have been voted by our employees as one of the Albany Times Union's Top Workplaces for nine consecutive years, along with being named a national Top Workplaces USA employer for five consecutive years, most recently for 2025. We are also thrilled that our management company, United Plus Property Management (UPPM), has earned the Accredited Management Organization (AMO®) of the Year Award for 2025! To learn more about us, please visit our website: Join Our Team! We have an immediate need for full-time Assistant Property Manager to join our team at College Suites at City Station, one of United Group's professionally managed student housing communities located in Troy, NY. To learn more about our property, please visit: Maintaining Physical Asset
- Assists with performing follow-up inspections of maintenance work orders
- Make regular inspections of grounds, including all common hallways
- Assists Maintenance Staff by making recommendations for physical repairs, replacements, and/or improvements when approved
- Recommend supplies, materials, equipment, and orders when approved
Marketing + Leasing Assistance
- Makes advertising and marketing materials
- Prepares regular market surveys
- Prepares weekly and monthly reports
- Makes recommendations to improve marketing and leasing programs
Resident Management
- Assists in all phases of rent collection process and rent manager program
- Reviews Property complaint log
Financial Reporting + Control
- Prepares all accounts payable for Property Manager's approval
- Prepares all month end reports for Property Manager's approval
- Assists in the preparation of the budget
- Reports on variances from budget
- Prepares all paperwork relating to move-ins and move-outs
Administrative Assistance
- Input all data into computer system
- Assembles all information on a monthly basis
- Prepares all necessary packages for lease up move-ins
- Ability to handle any emergency that may arise on site
- Personnel administration and payroll related responsibilities
- Communicates all problems and makes recommendations to the Property Manager
Physical Demands + Work Environment
- May be exposed to outdoor spaces, service areas, or other environments, which will, by their nature, have variances in air quality, temperature, walking surfaces, lighting, and other physical aspects
- May be exposed to substances such as - paints, cleaning agents, chemicals, which may have various odors that may be considered irritants
- Frequent body movements include lifting, moving, transferring, bending, stooping, squatting, and reaching
- Able to lift, push, pull, and/or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds, unassisted, with twisting and turning of the torso, and stand or walk for prolonged periods of time
- Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform essential functions
Job Overview + Requirements
- Job Type: Assistant Property Manager; $25 - 26 per hour; hourly/non - exempt. Eligible for Bonus Incentive Program.
- Work Hours: Full - Time; 9:00am - 5:00pm; weekend availability as necessary.
- Required Education: College degree or applicable work history.
- Required Experience: Minimum 2 -3 years of experience in residential property management; Entrata experience preferred.
- Certifications: Professional designations, i.e. Accredited Residential Manager (ARM), or equivalent industry designation preferred.
- Qualities: Demonstrates integrity on a personal and professional level; Exceptional communication and leadership skills; Ability to solve problems involving residents, maintenance, and challenging situations.
Benefits & Time Off
- Medical - Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern NY - 3 insurance plans with HSA options; eligibility 1st of the month following 30 days.
- Dental + Vision - eligibility 1st of the month following 30 days.
- Life Insurance - Company paid Basic Life Insurance Policy (1x Annual Salary) with additional Voluntary Life Plans; eligibility 1st of the month following 30 days.
- 401K Retirement Plan - Voya Financial; Employee Contribution Eligibility at 1st of the month following 90 days; eligible for Employer Match after 1 Year of Service; up to 4% Company Match.
- Additional Benefits - Employee Assistance Program; United Concierge Medicine (24/7 telemedicine service, including Mental Health); Calm App premium subscription; Learning Care Group (childcare tuition discount); Dependent Care FSA; Tuition Assistance Program.
- PTO - Personal (24 Hours), Sick (56 Hours), and Vacation Time (80 Hours; escalated based on years of service up to 160 Hours); eligibility after 90-day Introductory Period.
- Holidays - 10 Company Paid Holidays.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or other protected class covered by law.