What are the responsibilities and job description for the Property Manager position at Housing Opportunity Development Corporation?
About us
We are fast-paced, rewarding, challenging and our goal is to is to develop, preserve and manage affordable housing for low and moderate income households primarily in Chicago’s northern suburbs. Founded in 1983, HODC manages a growing portfolio of 22 affordable rental properties with over 450 units. .
Our work environment includes:
- Modern office setting
- Growth opportunities
- Lively atmosphere
The Property Manager is responsible for all property management tasks for multiple affordable rental buildings of all types and sizes throughout the northern suburbs that were developed and are operated by HODC in compliance with IHDA and HUD requirements. Communities may include Evanston, Skokie, Glenview, Highland Park Deerfield, Palatine and others.
Responsibilities:
- Residential property management for multiple scattered-site affordable rental properties
- Manage the leasing process from application to move-in to recertification to move-out
- Qualify and select tenants for occupancy; use EIV; maintain and update waiting lists
- Ensure compliance with Section 42, Project based Section 8, and IHDA
- Lease-up new properties as they come online
- Prepare and deliver notices to residents as needed
- Resolve tenant issues and link tenants with service agencies and resources as needed
- Build relationships with tenants, neighbors, and community groups
- Coordinate with maintenance personnel
Requirements:
- Experience managing affordable rentals including LIHTC and/or Section 8
- Certified Occupancy Specialist preferred and eventually required
- Highly personable and able to work with people from diverse backgrounds
- Energetic and creative in approach
- Highly motivated and dependable; ability to work independently and take initiative
- Excellent organizational, analytical and listening skills
- Bi-lingual is desirable
- Computer proficiency (specifically in MS-Word, Excel, and Outlook) is a plus
- Proficient with tenant data tracking (OneSite preferred)
- Experience with IHDA reporting, HAP and EIV
- Ability to work evenings and weekends
- Car and valid driver’s license
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Property Management: 3 years (Preferred)
- Affordable Housing: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,000 - $55,000