Assistant Property Manager

SustainableHR; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

SustainableHR is seeking an Assistant Property Manager for an affordable housing community in Brookfield, WI. The role focuses on leasing, resident relations, compliance, and daily operations under the guidance of the Property Manager.

The ideal candidate has property management experience in affordable housing, familiarity with income certifications, annual recertifications, and Fair Housing regulations. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous property management experience required, preferably in an Assistant Property Manager or similar role.
• Affordable housing experience required, including familiarity with LIHTC, HUD, Section 8, or other income-restricted housing programs.
• Experience with income certifications, recertifications, eligibility verification, and affordable housing compliance documentation.
• Strong understanding of Fair Housing regulations and affordable housing requirements.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Professional and friendly communication skills with residents, applicants, and vendors.
• Experience with Yardi, OneSite, or similar property management software is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate records.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently while supporting the Property Manager.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Property Manager with daily property operations, leasing activities, resident relations, and administrative responsibilities.
• Meet with prospective residents and rental applicants to review applications, verify eligibility, and collect required documentation.
• Assist with affordable housing compliance requirements, including income certifications, annual recertifications, and maintaining accurate resident files.
• Ensure compliance with applicable affordable housing programs, including LIHTC, HUD, Section 8, and Fair Housing regulations.
• Review rental applications for completeness and accuracy, ensuring all necessary forms and supporting documentation are properly submitted.
• Follow up with applicants and residents to obtain missing documentation, signatures, and other required information.
• Assist with rent collection, delinquency follow-up, and maintaining accurate payment records.
• Coordinate maintenance requests, communicate with vendors, and assist with property inspections.
• Maintain organized resident files, lease agreements, compliance records, and administrative documentation.
• Answer phone calls, respond to emails, and address resident and applicant questions professionally.
• Support move-in and move-out processes, lease renewals, and other leasing-related activities.
• Assist with preparing documentation for compliance audits, inspections, and reporting requirements.

Skills

Property management

Affordable housing compliance

Organizational skills

Professional communication

Multitasking

Tools

Yardi

OneSite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Assistant Property Manager – Affordable Housing

Location: Brookfield, WI
Pay: $24–$27 per hour, based on experience
Schedule: Full-Time

Position Overview

Our client, an established property management organization in Brookfield, WI, is seeking an organized, detail-oriented, and experienced Assistant Property Manager to support the daily operations of an affordable housing community.

The ideal candidate will have previous property management experience, specifically within affordable housing, and a strong understanding of housing compliance requirements, resident relations, leasing, and administrative operations.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with residents, managing documentation, ensuring compliance, and supporting the Property Manager in maintaining a well-organized and successful community.

What You'll Do

• Assist the Property Manager with daily property operations, leasing activities, resident relations, and administrative responsibilities.

• Meet with prospective residents and rental applicants to review applications, verify eligibility, and collect required documentation.

• Assist with affordable housing compliance requirements, including income certifications, annual recertifications, and maintaining accurate resident files.

• Ensure compliance with applicable affordable housing programs, including LIHTC, HUD, Section 8, and Fair Housing regulations.

• Review rental applications for completeness and accuracy, ensuring all necessary forms and supporting documentation are properly submitted.

• Follow up with applicants and residents to obtain missing documentation, signatures, and other required information.

• Assist with rent collection, delinquency follow-up, and maintaining accurate payment records.

• Coordinate maintenance requests, communicate with vendors, and assist with property inspections.

• Maintain organized resident files, lease agreements, compliance records, and administrative documentation.

• Answer phone calls, respond to emails, and address resident and applicant questions professionally.

• Support move-in and move-out processes, lease renewals, and other leasing-related activities.

• Assist with preparing documentation for compliance audits, inspections, and reporting requirements.

What We're Looking For

• Previous property management experience required, preferably in an Assistant Property Manager or similar role.

• Affordable housing experience required, including familiarity with LIHTC, HUD, Section 8, or other income-restricted housing programs.

• Experience with income certifications, recertifications, eligibility verification, and affordable housing compliance documentation.

• Strong understanding of Fair Housing regulations and affordable housing requirements.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Professional and friendly communication skills with the ability to work directly with residents, applicants, and vendors.

• Experience with property management software such as Yardi, OneSite, or similar systems preferred.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer systems.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate records.

• Dependable, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently while supporting the Property Manager.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Competitive pay of $24–$27 per hour, based on experience.

• Full-time opportunity with an established property management organization.

• Opportunity to utilize and expand your affordable housing and property management experience.

• Hands-on role involving resident relations, leasing, compliance, and property operations.

• Work alongside an experienced Property Manager in a supportive team environment.