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The Michaels Organization

Residential real estate development and management

Assistant Community Manager

Real Estate Property ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeChicago, IL, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least one year of experience with residential real estate management.
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Professional appearance and the ability to resolve conflicts professionally.
  • Organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to meet residents in their units, show units to prospective residents, walk around the property, and climb stairs in a multi-story facility.
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends when required.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct resident recertification interviews, complete paperwork and system entries, and submit materials to the corporate office.
  • Track rental inquiries from referrals, walk-ins, and phone contacts; accept, date/time stamp, and log rental applications.
  • Show vacant units and market property amenities.
  • Maintain knowledge of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable procedures and assist the Community Manager with collections.
  • Assist the Community Manager with filing eviction court documents and attend court hearings when the Community Manager is unavailable.
  • Execute leasing marketing campaigns, including promoting and touring the property and rental units; prepare, process, and modify lease agreements and related forms; monitor competition and market conditions and adjust business and marketing models to maintain competitiveness and legal compliance.
  • Coordinate with the property messaging service to retrieve messages and return calls when necessary.
  • Stay current with laws and regulations for residential rental properties and with company processes and procedures.
  • Assist the Community Manager with ordering property office supplies when necessary.
  • Initiate, track, and close property work orders using the relevant systems.
  • Complete other tasks and duties assigned by the Community Manager.
  • Complete company-required certification training and testing after hiring.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with Tax Credit, Section 8, and/or Public Housing.
  • Two or more years of college.

About the Company

The Michaels Organization

Residential real estate development and management

The Michaels Organization is a national real estate firm that designs, develops, and manages rental communities. It serves diverse residents, including military and affordable housing, with a portfolio exceeding $12 billion in assets and more than 200,000 residents across the United States. Its business model is full-service and integrated, handling every step from initial design and development to long-term property management. Revenue comes from development fees, property management fees, and rental income from owned and managed properties. A key differentiator is its end-to-end lifecycle control, which aims to maintain consistent quality across properties. The company also supports residents through The Michaels Organization Educational Foundation, which provides academic scholarships to residents. The goal is to provide stable, well-managed housing communities at scale while promoting community development and resident education.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$65.7M
Headquarters
Camden, NJ
Founded
1973

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