Assistant Property Manager (Carriage House)

Bradley Company; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in commercial real estate seeks a motivated Assistant Property Manager to oversee daily property operations and ensure exceptional service for residents. The role involves compliance management, inspections, and tenant engagement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have experience in affordable housing and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of Assistant Property Manager experience.
• Strong working knowledge of affordable housing required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure resident compliance with lease terms and building regulations.
• Conduct regular inspections of common areas and units.
• Handle rent collection and prepare late notices.

Skills

Communication

Organizational

Interpersonal

Time Management

Education

Fair Housing training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Property Management Software

Job description

Assistant Property Manager (Carriage House)

Bradley Company is a team of experienced and talented commercial real estate professionals. We serve the brokerage, property management, and facility maintenance needs of commercial and multi-family clients. With a company history that began in 1978, we have more than 300 professionals serving Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio.

Bradley Company actively invests in our professionals and their growth. We are guided by our core values: entrepreneurial, collaborative, integrity, and champion. Our purpose is to build partnerships, improve communities and change lives.

Overview

Bradley Company continues to grow, and we are seeking a highly motivated and experienced affordable housing Assistant Property Manager. Our Assistant Property Manager works closely with the Property Manager and their staff to give our residents a safe, warm-welcoming place to call home. This role will take account for the day-to-day property operations, leasing, and providing exceptional customer service for our current and future residents by encouraging long-term retention.

Location: Carriage House in Elkhart, Indiana

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Ensure resident compliance with lease terms and building regulations, including use of common areas
• Conduct regular inspections of common areas, buildings, units, and grounds; identify and address maintenance, safety, and cleanliness issues
• Draft, review, and manage lease agreements ensuring tenants understand lease terms and facilitate lease renewals
• Coordinate move-ins and move-outs, including inspections, paperwork, and ensuring a welcoming environment
• Assist with preparation of move-in/move-out notices, security deposit refunds, invoicing, and bad debt collections
• Handle rent collection, preparation of late and termination notices (with Property Manager approval)
• Monitor work orders, follow up on completed requests for timeliness and customer satisfaction
• Assist with lease renewals, administrative tasks, and preparation of monthly newsletters
• Serve walk-in residents, assisting with rent payments, work orders, signing paperwork, and applications
• Assist with drafting lease violation and eviction notices (with Property Manager and Regional Property Manager approval)
• Manage accounts payable upload and distribution into the accounting system
• Provide professional leadership and support to the property management team
• Organize community events or initiatives to foster tenant engagement and manage amenities like pools, gyms, and common areas
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of affordable housing required
• Minimum of 1 year of Assistant Property Manager experience
• Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and property management software
• Valid driver's license and automotive insurance
• Fair Housing training to be completed within 90 days of hire and annually thereafter
• Valid U.S. driver's license and automotive insurance

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Bradley Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.