Job Description
Organization Background Aeon is a nonprofit developer, owner, and manager of affordable communities in the Twin Cities. For 40 years, we have been at the forefront of creating housing that goes beyond shelter. Our housing serves as a platform for resilience, opportunity, and lasting impact. With a portfolio of almost 5,000 apartment homes, Aeon provides stability for thousands of residents each year. We focus on bold, forward-thinking solutions that address the need for affordable housing. Through innovation, collaboration, and an unyielding commitment to community, we help create opportunities for residents to build stronger, more sustainable futures. Join a mission-driven team that is shaping the future of affordable housing and making a lasting impact. Learn more at www.aeon.org . Position Summary The Assistant Property Manager will split their time between The Maryland and providing roving support across Aeon's MP3 portfolio (The Balmoral, The Elms, The Adams, The Roselle, Buri Manor & Elliot Court, Paige Hall, The Heritage, and The Barrington), a portfolio of affordable housing communities throughout Downtown Minneapolis. This role plays a critical part in supporting the operational success of multiple properties, with a strong emphasis on affordable housing compliance, leasing performance, and occupancy goals. Working closely with onsite teams and Aeon's Compliance team, the Assistant Property Manager will help ensure compliance requirements are completed accurately and on time across programs including Tax Credit, Project-Based Section 8, HOME, and Long-Term Homeless (LTH) units. This position also supports leasing and resident-facing operations by processing applications, leasing apartments, maintaining organized and audit-ready files, supporting resident retention efforts, and assisting with day-to-day property management operations as needed. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing detail-oriented compliance work with fast-paced operational and leasing responsibilities and is motivated to contribute to high-quality affordable housing communities that support long-term resident stability. The Assistant Property Manager reports directly to the Property Manager at The Maryland and works in close partnership with Property Managers across the MP3 portfolio to support roving operational responsibilities. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Regulatory Compliance: This position has a heavy focus on compliance paperwork. Under the direction of the Property Manager, the Assistant Property Manager is responsible for maintaining compliance with all applicable regulations (HUD, LIHTC, etc.). Tasks may include preparing recertification notices, meeting with Aeon households to collect and process required documentation, working with Aeon's Compliance team to identify and resolve events of noncompliance and ensure proper filing and retention of compliance records. Marketing and Leasing: Achieve and maintain property occupancy goals in alignment with organizational and budgetary targets by actively working through daily leasing activities such as leasing units, processing applications, and supporting resident retention efforts. Ensure marketing practices align with affirmative fair housing requirements and organizational standards. Resident and Property Relations: Respond to resident, vendor, and management inquiries and concerns. This includes entering maintenance requests, coordinating vendor access, attending community meetings, and responding to emergencies in a timely and professional manner. Office and Administrative Support: Provide on-site administrative support during office hours by answering phones, managing mail, filing, maintaining office equipment, ordering supplies, and assisting residents. Accurately enter applicant and resident data into the property management system and provide vendor/contractor site access. Financial Operations: Support the rent collection process by issuing receipts, preparing deposits, and generating delinquency notices. Assist with lease terminations and legal action, as needed. Contribute to achieving budget expectations by making fiscally responsible decisions that increase the net operating income. Physical Asset: Support the Property Manager and maintenance team to ensure the property meets and passes all physical inspection standards. Conduct move-in and move-out inspections, walk the property regularly, and help address maintenance issues to preserve asset quality. Skills & Qualifications We are seeking a detail-oriented professional with strong critical thinking skills and the ab