Assistant Community Manager

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Location: Hurlburt & Schlarman House - 818 W. Hurlburt A-2; Peoria, IL 61605
Job Type: Full-Time, Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30pm
Pay: $20-$22/hr - Depends on Experience

Wallick Mission: Opening doors to homes, opportunities, and hope.

Wallick Values: Our Values flow directly from our Mission and set the expectation for how all associates work together. These values are:

Care

Character

Collaboration

Position Summary: The Assistant Community Manager will assist in managing all daily operations of Affordable Housing Communities comprised of section 8, Tax Credit and market rate units.

Qualifications Required:

• High school diploma or GED

• 1-3 years previous experience in a general manager position, or similar, with exceptional people leadership and process management experience. Knowledge of HUD Section 8 regulations is a plus.

• Possess strong computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel and Microsoft Teams. Experience with Yardi or a similar platform is a plus

• Highly analytical with strong financial acumen

• Strong communication skills

Licenses/Certifications/Registrations:

• Valid drivers’ license

Functions and Responsibilities:

• Assist with maintaining an acceptable level of occupancy.

• Assist with the application process, including maintaining a current waiting list.

• Assist with ensuring collections of all monies due to the community (i.e. rent) are received.

• Assist the Community Manager with maintaining positive relationships with owner/s and its residents.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Physical Demands: Position requires extensive sitting for long periods of time throughout the day.  Manual dexterity needed for computer work with keyboard and mouse.  Requires talking, seeing and hearing with reasonable accommodation. Requires travel to and from external business activities. Some lifting/bending/stooping for transfer of files to different events/communities.

Work Environment: Position requires the majority of the work to be performed indoors. Inside working conditions are in an office setting.

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*Employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment background check and drug screen*

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