Assistant Community Manager

Wallick Communities; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Wallick Communities seeks an Assistant Community Manager to help oversee daily operations of Affordable Housing communities in Peoria, IL, including section 8, Tax Credit, and market-rate units.

The role supports the Community Manager in occupancy, applications, rent collections, and resident relations, with emphasis on strong communication, analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Yardi.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–3 years experience in a general manager position or similar with leadership experience.
• Knowledge of HUD Section 8 regulations is a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Teams; Yardi experience a plus.
• Analytical with strong financial acumen.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining occupancy levels.
• Assist with the application process and current waiting list.
• Assist with rent collection and payments due to the community.
• Support Community Manager in relationships with owners and residents.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical with financial acumen

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Yardi

Job description

Description

Assistant Community Manager

Location: Hurlburt & Schlarman House - 818 W. Hurlburt A-2; Peoria, IL 61605

Job Type: Full-Time, Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30pm

Pay: $20-$22/hr - Depends on Experience

Wallick Mission: Opening doors to homes, opportunities, and hope.

Wallick Values: Our Values flow directly from our Mission and set the expectation for how all associates work together. These values are:

• Care
• Character
• Collaboration

Position Summary

The Assistant Community Manager will assist in managing all daily operations of Affordable Housing Communities comprised of section 8, Tax Credit and market rate units.

Qualifications Required

• High school diploma or GED
• 1-3 years previous experience in a general manager position, or similar, with exceptional people leadership and process management experience. Knowledge of HUD Section 8 regulations is a plus.
• Possess strong computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel and Microsoft Teams. Experience with Yardi or a similar platform is a plus
• Highly analytical with strong financial acumen
• Strong communication skills

Licenses/Certifications/Registrations

• Valid drivers' license

Functions and Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining an acceptable level of occupancy.
• Assist with the application process, including maintaining a current waiting list.
• Assist with ensuring collections of all monies due to the community (i.e. rent) are received.
• Assist the Community Manager with maintaining positive relationships with owner/s and its residents.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

Position requires extensive sitting for long periods of time throughout the day. Manual dexterity needed for computer work with keyboard and mouse. Requires talking, seeing and hearing with reasonable accommodation. Requires travel to and from external business activities. Some lifting/bending/stooping for transfer of files to different events/communities.

Work Environment

Position requires the majority of the work to be performed indoors. Inside working conditions are in an office setting.

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