Administrative Assistant (Affordable Housing)

Related Management Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Related Management Company in Chicago is hiring an Administrative Assistant for the Affordable Housing group to support a new lease-up project. You will work with the Senior Compliance Manager and team to ensure regulatory compliance, Fair Housing, and resident services across a luxury portfolio.

The position is a full-time temporary assignment (10–12 months) at 400 Lake Shore Drive, with compensation of $25–$26 per hour. You will handle scheduling, filing, notices, and general office duties.

Qualifications

• 1+ year in admin, customer service, leasing, or property management.
• Affordable housing experience is a plus.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in a professional manner.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel); PM/ATS experience a plus.
• Ability to handle confidential information and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to learn affordable housing regulations and Fair Housing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Schedule appointments and track inquiries for initial lease ups.
• Maintain filing systems (paper and electronic).
• Prepare and send preliminary applicant notices.
• Assist with lease documents distribution.
• Provide front desk reception and answer calls/emails.
• Address applicant/resident questions professionally.
• Support office staff with daily tasks.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Administrative experience

Customer service

Leasing

Property management

Real estate

Affordable housing knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Applicant tracking system

Property management software

Job description

Responsibilities

Related is Hiring an Administrative Assistant to join out Affordable Housing group for our new building in Chicago! As an Administrative Assistant you will work as part of a larger team to execute the initial lease-up of a newly developed property. You support the Senior Compliance Manager and team in functions related to all affordable housing programs and applications, following all regulatory requirements and company policies and procedures, including all elements of Fair Housing. You will work closely with our top property management teams to provide exceptional service to residents across Related Management Company’s Chicago luxury portfolio; specifically, a major two-tower residential development at the intersection of Lake Michigan and the Chicago River in Streeterville.

Property Information: 400 Lake Shore Drive | Related Midwest

Responsibilities include:

• Schedule appointments and maintain tracking systems for initial lease ups, and/or general inquiries.
• Maintain neat, accurate and organized paper and electronic filing systems.
• Prepare and send preliminary applicant notices for lease ups.
• Assist staff with preparation and distribution of lease documents.
• Provide front desk reception coverage in the office, including answering phones and emails.
• Assist staff with the handling of all applicant/resident questions and concerns professionally and expeditiously.
• Provide general support to office staff.
• Perform additional duties which may be assigned.

Compensation: $25 - $26/h

• Please note this is a Full-Time Temporary assignment, forecasted to last 10-12 months or when the project ends. *

Qualifications

• 1+ year of administrative, customer service, leasing, property management, real estate, or related experience; affordable housing experience is a plus.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a professional, customer-service-oriented approach.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel; experience with property management or applicant tracking systems is a plus.
• Ability to handle confidential information, maintain accurate records, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to learn and follow affordable housing regulations, Fair Housing requirements, and company policies and procedures.

Overview

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