Bilingual Leasing Coordinator for Affordable Housing

Hispanic Housing Development Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

401(k) Plan

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Training & Development

Career Growth

Job summary

Hispanic Housing Development Corporation in Chicago, IL seeks a Leasing Assistant to support daily property operations and interact professionally with residents, vendors, and staff. The role reports to the Property Manager and requires bilingual English/Spanish communication and strong customer service skills.

The position is full-time, Monday–Friday, with a 40-hour work week and a pay rate of $20.00–$21.00 per hour. Leasing license and COS certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Fluency in written and spoken English/Spanish is a must.
• High school diploma (minimum); 2-year or 4-year degree a plus.
• Affordable Housing Experience a must.
• Must have or obtain leasing license within 6 months of hire.
• Must have or obtain a COS certification within 6 months of hire.
• Knowledge of Fair Housing laws and regulations.
• Excellent customer service skills as well as attention to detail.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite and property management software.

Responsibilities

• Greet residents, vendors, and visitors professionally.
• Answer calls, direct to staff, and take messages.
• Provide general admin support to the property management team.
• Maintain organized resident, leasing, and property files.
• Maintain waiting lists and update applicant files.
• Assist prospective residents with leasing and applications.
• Schedule applicant interviews and assist with rent calculations.
• Process lease renewals, recertifications, move-ins/outs per policies.
• Enter and update resident and leasing data in systems.
• Assist with rent collection processing.
• Show available apartments to prospective residents.
• Assist with property and unit inspections.
• Handle maintenance work orders.
• Prepare invoices and documentation for management review.
• Prepare and track resident notices.
• Maintain staff calendars and resident meetings.
• Manage office supplies.
• Maintain property reports and logs.
• Follow Fair Housing and housing regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Customer Service

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Leasing License within 6 months

COS Certification within 6 months

Affordable Housing Experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

Property management software

Job description

Hispanic Housing Development Corporation in Chicago, IL seeks a Leasing Assistant to support daily property operations and interact professionally with residents, vendors, and staff. The role reports to the Property Manager and requires bilingual English/Spanish communication and strong customer service skills.

The position is full-time, Monday–Friday, with a 40-hour work week and a pay rate of $20.00–$21.00 per hour. Leasing license and COS certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire.