Assistant Property Manager

POAH Communities; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 29,810 - 42,457; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

401(k) with match

FSA options

Life & AD&D insurance

Paid time off

Parental Leave

Employee referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Mentorship program

Job summary

POAH Communities in Chicago is seeking an Assistant Property Manager to support the Property Manager and manage HUD/state housing parameters, rent processing, and tenant certifications. The role emphasizes compliance, coordination with maintenance, and ensuring regulatory standards are met.

Ideal candidates bring experience with government-assisted housing programs, certifications in Tax Credit or Occupancy, and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Yardi.

Qualifications

• Experience with government-assisted housing programs is required.
• Certified Tax Credit Specialist and/or Certified Occupancy Specialist.
• Hands-on experience assisting day-to-day operations, maintenance, marketing and leasing, occupancy and tenant certifications.

Responsibilities

• Ensure HUD/state housing parameters are respected.
• Guarantee regulations to maximize resident safety and health.
• Ensure contracts include proper engineering specs for repairs.
• Comply with Federal, State and Local laws.
• Assist in rent collection and move-ins/outs in Yardi; complete annual/interim certifications.
• Collaborate with staff in office and maintenance.

Skills

Government housing exp

Tax Credit Specialist

Occupancy Specialist

Customer service

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Yardi

Job description

About Us

POAH Communities is a mission‑driven organization managing over 13,000 affordable housing apartments. As part of the Preservation of Affordable Housing, Inc. family, our team of 500+ professionals believes that quality housing management goes beyond providing safe, comfortable homes; it is about creating environments where residents can thrive. Our commitment to excellence in affordable housing management serves as a foundation for resident success and community empowerment.

About the Role

POAH Communities is seeking a qualified individual to serve as Assistant Property Manager. South Chicago Salud Center & Senior Housing is one of six properties acquired by POAH from the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago in 2019. This acquisition expanded POAH’s footprint in Chicago into three new communities plus the suburb of Harvey and preserved 461 affordable apartments for low‑income seniors for many years to come. POAH co‑owns South Chicago Salud Center & Senior Housing with Claretian Associates, a nonprofit housing developer and community services provider based in South Chicago. Claretian runs some of its operations in the building and provides wellness and other social services to tenants.

South Chicago Salud Center & Senior Housing: https://www.poah.org/property/illinois/south-chicago-salud-center-senior-housing

About Your Impact

Reporting to a Property Manager, the successful candidate will thrive in a team‑oriented environment and should possess the following:

• Previous experience with government‑assisted and subsidized housing programs is required.
• Certified as a Tax Credit Specialist and/or Certified Occupancy Specialist.
• Hands‑on experience and demonstrated ability to successfully assist in day‑to‑day operations, maintenance programs, marketing and leasing activities, occupancy and annual tenant certifications.
• Strong verbal, written and customer service communication skills are essential; computer proficiency (specifically in MS‑Word, Excel, and Outlook) is a plus, as is familiarity with Yardi software.
• Ability to envision and create, in concert with manager, residents and staff, a harmonious, cohesive atmosphere.
• Flexibility, positive attitude, team orientation and willingness to learn are a must!

About You

The Assistant Property Manager position will provide support to the Property Manager by managing various assigned tasks:

• Ensure that systems are aligned within the parameters of HUD and state housing agency.
• Guarantee all applicable regulations are in place or created to maximize resident and employee safety and health.
• Make certain that all contracts are professionally prepared and that adequate engineering specifications are contractually incorporated for all major repair work.
• Ensure that compliance with all Federal, State and Local laws is maintained.
• Assist in collecting rents, processing move‑ins/move‑outs in the Yardi system, completing annual and interim certifications of households.
• Work closely with other staff members who work in the property’s office or who may also work in the maintenance area.

Benefits At Poah Communities

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; wellness programming including monthly webinars and medical insurance discounts.
• Financial: 401(k) with up to 4% company match; FSA options for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting; Life & AD&D insurance; free financial coaching.
• Time Off: 15 days of PTO (increases with tenure), 2 personal days, and 11 paid holidays annually.
• Paid Leave: 12 weeks Parental Leave; Bereavement; Jury Duty; Voting.
• Incentives: Employee referral bonus, suggestion rewards, employee recognition programming.
• Professional development opportunities: tuition reimbursement, mentorship program, ongoing training and learning sessions, professional certifications.

Our salary structure is competitive and reflects individual experience. POAH Communities embraces equal opportunity employment and values workforce diversity. For additional details, please visit our website at www.poahcommunities.com/careers.

Pay Rate: $26.23 - $26.23