Assistant Property Manager

POAH Communities; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

401(k) match

PTO & holidays

Parental Leave

Referral bonus

Professional development

Job summary

POAH Communities in Chicago, IL is seeking an Assistant Property Manager for The Washington at Woodlawn Park to support the Property Manager in leasing, rent collection, and tenant certifications. This role emphasizes HUD/state housing compliance, coordination with maintenance, and maintaining high service standards for residents.

The ideal candidate has experience with government-assisted housing, specializes in occupancy and tax credit programs, and is proficient in Yardi and MS Office.

Qualifications

• 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 in day-to-day operations, maintenance, marketing and leasing, and tenant certifications.
• Strong verbal, written and customer service communication; computer proficiency including MS Word/Excel/Outlook; familiarity with Yardi.
• Ability to foster a harmonious, cohesive team environment with staff and residents.
• Flexibility, positive attitude, and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Property Manager with HUD/state housing compliance and operations.
• Help collect rents, process move-ins/outs in Yardi, and complete tenant certifications.
• Coordinate with staff in office and maintenance on daily activities.
• Ensure contracts include appropriate engineering specs for major repairs.
• Support safety, health, and regulatory compliance across all sites.

Skills

Government housing experience

Yardi familiarity

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Tools

Yardi

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Job description

We empower our diverse and inclusive staff to provide high-quality property management to our residents. We train our people to deliver superior customer service – focusing on how and why we do it. At POAH Communities, you can be part of our talented, energetic, customer-service oriented team. Are you ready to join us?

OUR PEOPLE VIDEO SERIES

OUR BENEFITS

What we offer to you represents who we are and how we value our people.

Some of the benefits we provide include:

• 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 CAREERS

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WE DEVELOP & HONOR OUR PEOPLE

We empower our diverse and inclusive staff to provide high-quality property management to our residents. We train our people to deliver superior customer service – focusing on how and why we do it. At POAH Communities, you can be part of our talented, energetic, customer-service oriented team. Are you ready to join us?

Position:Assistant Property Manager Location: The Washington at Woodlawn Park Chicago, IL Job Id:1792 # of Openings:1 Assistant Property Manager 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's 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.

See our employees in action and how you can contribute to the mission!

ABOUT THE ROLE

POAH Communities is seeking a qualified individual to serve as Assistant Property Manager. The Washington at Woodlawn Park comprises sixteen vintage apartment buildings in the Woodlawn and Washington Park neighborhoods. In the aftermath of the real estate crash, POAH worked with the City of Chicago and Mercy Portfolio Services to invest HUD Neighborhood Stabilization Funds in the acquisition and renovation of eleven walk-up buildings that were vacant and in disrepair. The Community Investment Corporation provided construction and permanent financing and POAH worked with Elevate Energy to install solar thermal panels and other energy efficiency measures in the building. POAH acquired another five troubled buildings throughout the neighborhood in the subsequent years and refinanced the 16-building portfolio in 2017 to streamline financing costs, secure long-term project-based rental assistance, capitalize repairs, and invest further in the quality of life and curb appeal at the buildings.The units at The Washington have either project-based rental assistance or serve renters up to 120% of AMI. The Washington at Woodlawn Park : https://www.poah.org/property/illinois/washington-woodlawn-park

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 the following 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 are 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

POAH Communities prioritizes the wellbeing of you and your family by offering a comprehensive benefits package:

• 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.

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Pay Rate: $26.23- $29.14