Assistant Property Manager
$55,000–$55,000 year
On-siteDeKalb, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Oversee all daily property operations, conduct regular inspections, and coordinate maintenance, repairs, and preventive care. Manage maintenance service requests, prioritize urgent items, and supervise on-site team members including leasing, maintenance, porters, and contractors. Maintain high occupancy rates by overseeing marketing campaigns across RentCafe, ILS, and social media while ensuring vacant units are market-ready. Prepare and manage operating budgets, collect rent, track delinquency, and submit monthly financial reports. Handle resident complaints, enforce lease terms, and ensure compliance with fair housing laws and local regulations. Maintain accurate resident files and vendor documents while training and coaching new team members. This hands-on leadership role focuses on stabilizing and revitalizing a distressed residential community in DeKalb, IL.
Required Qualifications
- 4+ years of experience in property management, preferably in multifamily residential or distressed property settings
- Proven success in stabilizing and improving underperforming properties
- Strong leadership experience, including team hiring, supervision, and performance management
- Experience using Yardi Voyager, RentCafe, or similar property management software
- Solid understanding of Fair Housing laws, leasing best practices, and local housing regulations
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
- High level of professionalism, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Must be organized, detail-oriented, and capable of independent decision-making
- Capable of walking the property regularly, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 25–50 lbs as needed
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required
Desired Qualifications
- Humble: You're experienced but coachable and eager to grow
- Hungry: You're self-motivated, results-driven, and always looking for ways to improve operations and exceed goals
- Smart: You understand people and processes. You collaborate well and adapt to diverse personalities and high-stress situations
- The ideal candidate is not just experienced, but also visionary and proactive, with a demonstrated track record of successfully turning around challenged properties, leading teams, and creating sustainable systems
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