Assistant Property Manager
Location: On-site | Chicago, IL
Our client is seeking an experienced Assistant Property Manager to help oversee residential real estate operations and deliver a positive experience for residents. This opportunity is well-suited for an organized, service-oriented professional who enjoys balancing administrative responsibilities, property upkeep, and day-to-day interactions with tenants and service providers.
Working alongside property management leadership, this individual will contribute to the efficient operation of residential properties while supporting leasing activities, maintenance coordination, and financial administration. The ideal candidate is resourceful, approachable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a hands-on environment.
This Role Offers
- Opportunity to support a residential real estate portfolio with varied operational responsibilities.
- A collaborative working environment with direct involvement in property management activities and decisions.
- A position that combines resident engagement, leasing support, administrative oversight, and property operations.
- The ability to take ownership of daily priorities while working closely with property leadership and outside service providers.
Responsibilities
- Assist with daily residential property activities, helping maintain organized operations and a high standard of tenant service.
- Build productive relationships with residents, contractors, and other stakeholders while addressing questions and resolving concerns.
- Facilitate leasing-related processes, including property tours, applicant coordination, renewals, and resident transitions.
- Monitor service requests, schedule maintenance activities, and coordinate vendors to support timely property upkeep.
- Provide administrative support for rental payments, outstanding balances, invoice processing, and routine financial documentation.
- Help coordinate property improvements, repair projects, vacancy preparation, and marketing initiatives.
- Maintain accurate operational records, assist with reporting, and provide additional support to property leadership as needed.
Qualifications
- At least 5 years of experience supporting residential real estate operations, property administration, or a comparable property management function.
- Solid understanding of leasing procedures, tenant relations, rental operations, and general property management practices.
- Experience using residential property management platforms such as AppFolio, Yardi, Buildium, or similar software.
- Strong interpersonal communication, customer service, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Familiarity with rental payment administration, contractor scheduling, and basic property-related financial processes.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word, along with the ability to maintain accurate records.
- Availability to work on-site and travel between assigned Chicago properties. Experience with local rental markets, property improvements, marketing, or applicable real estate licensing is advantageous.
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