Assistant Property Manager/Front Desk - South Loop Apartments
Mercy Housing Inc., Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Assistant Property Manager/Front Desk - South Loop Apartments
Job Category:
Property Operations
Requisition Number:
ASSIS004414
Posted: February 13, 2026
Full-Time
On-site
Locations Showing 1 location
IL South Loop 1521 S Wabash Chicago, IL 60605, USA
At Mercy Housing, we are on a mission to redefine affordable, low-income housing and create a more humane world where communities thrive, and all individuals can realize their full potential. As the largest nonprofit affordable housing provider in the nation, we build, preserve, and manage program-enriched housing across the country.
The
Assistant Property Manager/Front Desk
position assists the property manager in the day-to‑day front-line operations of the property in these primary duties: prepare and schedule Desk Clerks ensuring adequate coverage and replacements when needed, train and motivate all new clerks, and monitor the traffic in and out of the building.
This is an on‑site position.
PAY:
$22-24/hour, dependent on experience.
BENEFITS
Several Healthcare plans to choose from, dental (includes adult and child orthodontia) and vision
15 days of earned PTO your first year, 12 company holidays + 2 floating holidays.
403b + match
Early close Fridays (3 paid hours each Friday)
Early close prior to a holiday (3 paid hours)
Paid Time off between Christmas and New Year's Holiday
Paid Parental Leave and Care Giver Leave
Paid Life Insurance
Free Employee Assistance Plan
Free Basic Dental
Pet Insurance options
DUTIES
Assist with collection of rent and other income, make bank deposits, and forward receipts to National Office on a monthly basis.
Coordinate leasing process from initial application to move-in, as needed.
Collaborate with site team and residents to create and strengthen a healthy community, facilitate on‑site communication, and monitor property goals.
Attend all staff meetings.
Log all visitors to the property.
Inform property manager of any unusual activity.
Field and assist with resident services requests.
Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum of one (1) year of administrative, office, accounting, and/or customer service, including as a desk clerk.
Two (2) years strongly preferred.
Property management work experience and knowledge of applicable local and federal housing laws.
Knowledge of Yardi database and real estate property management applications.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Learn and adhere to Fair Housing regulatory requirements.
Dependable, punctual, and reliable; work weekends and flexible work schedules if needed.
Legally operate a motor vehicle (valid driver's license).* Demonstrate good verbal and written communication.
Basic proficiency of Microsoft Word and property management software; effectively operate office equipment.
Mercy Housing is a fair chance employer; while we conduct background checks for all positions, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Property Operations
Requisition Number:
ASSIS004414
Posted: February 13, 2026
Full-Time
On-site
Locations Showing 1 location
IL South Loop 1521 S Wabash Chicago, IL 60605, USA
At Mercy Housing, we are on a mission to redefine affordable, low-income housing and create a more humane world where communities thrive, and all individuals can realize their full potential. As the largest nonprofit affordable housing provider in the nation, we build, preserve, and manage program-enriched housing across the country.
The
Assistant Property Manager/Front Desk
position assists the property manager in the day-to‑day front-line operations of the property in these primary duties: prepare and schedule Desk Clerks ensuring adequate coverage and replacements when needed, train and motivate all new clerks, and monitor the traffic in and out of the building.
This is an on‑site position.
PAY:
$22-24/hour, dependent on experience.
BENEFITS
Several Healthcare plans to choose from, dental (includes adult and child orthodontia) and vision
15 days of earned PTO your first year, 12 company holidays + 2 floating holidays.
403b + match
Early close Fridays (3 paid hours each Friday)
Early close prior to a holiday (3 paid hours)
Paid Time off between Christmas and New Year's Holiday
Paid Parental Leave and Care Giver Leave
Paid Life Insurance
Free Employee Assistance Plan
Free Basic Dental
Pet Insurance options
DUTIES
Assist with collection of rent and other income, make bank deposits, and forward receipts to National Office on a monthly basis.
Coordinate leasing process from initial application to move-in, as needed.
Collaborate with site team and residents to create and strengthen a healthy community, facilitate on‑site communication, and monitor property goals.
Attend all staff meetings.
Log all visitors to the property.
Inform property manager of any unusual activity.
Field and assist with resident services requests.
Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum of one (1) year of administrative, office, accounting, and/or customer service, including as a desk clerk.
Two (2) years strongly preferred.
Property management work experience and knowledge of applicable local and federal housing laws.
Knowledge of Yardi database and real estate property management applications.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Learn and adhere to Fair Housing regulatory requirements.
Dependable, punctual, and reliable; work weekends and flexible work schedules if needed.
Legally operate a motor vehicle (valid driver's license).* Demonstrate good verbal and written communication.
Basic proficiency of Microsoft Word and property management software; effectively operate office equipment.
Mercy Housing is a fair chance employer; while we conduct background checks for all positions, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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