Job Description

Bradley Company is a team of experienced and talented commercial real estate professionals. We serve the brokerage, property management, and facility maintenance needs of commercial and multi-family clients. With a company history that began in 1978, we have more than 300 professionals serving Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio.

Bradley Company actively invests in our professionals and their growth. We are guided by our core values: entrepreneurial, collaborative, integrity, and champion. Our purpose is to build partnerships, improve communities and change lives.

AssistantProperty Manager (AffordableHousing)

The Assistant Property Manager (AffordableHousing) works in partnership with the Property Manager to support daily operations and the performance of one or more affordable housing communities in our portfolio. This role helps ensure leasing, resident services, financial and regulatory functions run smoothly while contributing to an inclusive, well-managed environment. The property portfolio may include HUD, LIHTC, Section 8, Rural Development or market-rate assets, and responsibilities will be adapted accordingly.

Property: Carriage House (Elkhart, IN)

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm ET.

Reports to:Property Manager

Key Responsibilities

Leasing & Resident Relations:

• Assistwith leasing efforts including tours, application processing, move-ins/move-outs, renewals and waiting list management.

• Helpmaintainpositive resident relations: respond to inquiries and concerns promptly, support community engagement initiatives, and promote resident retention.

• Support the establishment of curb appeal, ensurecommon areasand units reflect company standards, and coordinate with maintenance fortimelywork order completion.

• Assistwith enforcement of lease terms, resident communication of policies, and resident file managementin accordance withprogram regulations.

Compliance &Administrative Support:

• Maintain and organize resident certification and recertification files in compliance with affordable housing programs (e.g., LIHTC, HUD, Section 8) and company policy.

• Support the Property Manager and Compliance team with audit preparation, inspections (REAC/MOR), filereviewsand reporting documentation.

• Help ensure adherence to Fair Housing, ADA, occupancy,leasingand other regulatory requirements across the site.

• Keep administrative records, vendor files, resident records, work orderlogsand all property documentation up to date andaudit-ready.

Financial& Operational Support:

• Assistwith rent collection, posting payments, tracking delinquencies, processingdepositsand supporting month-end financial close activities.

• Monitor unit turns, vacancy status, maintenancecoordinationand readiness for new move-ins, working with the maintenance and vendor teams.

• Support invoice review, purchase order processing, vendorcoordinationand expense tracking.

• Collect data and assist in the preparation of occupancy, leasing, financial and compliance reports to the Property Manager.

Team Support & Growth:

• Serve as secondary on-site leader, stepping in for the Property Manager as needed and ensuring the team (leasing agents, on-site staff, maintenance) executes property practices in line with expectations.

• Work collaboratively with the Property Manager, regional and corporate teams to ensure alignment of operations, training, bestpracticesand resident experience standards.

• Seek opportunities for professional growth in affordable housing operations, compliance, and property leadership.

• Contribute ideas for process improvements, residentengagementand operational efficiencies.

Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support business needs and contribute to team success. 

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalentrequired; Associate orBachelor’s degree in Business, Real Estate, PropertyManagementor related field preferred.

• 1–2 years of experience in property management, leasing or a related rolerequired; experience in affordable housing programs (LIHTC, HUD, Section 8) strongly preferred.

• Experience with property management software (e.g., Yardi, OneSite) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Customer service oriented with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.

• Ability to analyze basic financial/occupancy data,assistwithreportingand support operational decisions.

• Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage residents, clients, vendors, and internal teams.

• Knowledge (or willingness to develop knowledge) of affordable housing program requirements (LIHTC, HUD, Section 8) and Fair Housing laws.

• Proficiencyin property management systems (Yardi) and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Valid driver’s license withabilityto travel asrequired.

Why Join Our Team?

Join a mission-driven organization where your contributions support affordable housing and help residents thrive. As an Assistant Property Manager withusyou’llbe part of a collaborative team that values integrity,accountabilityand growth. We offer meaningful work, opportunities for professional development, and a chance to build your career in property management within a respected Midwest real estate firm.At Bradley Company, we believe in investing in our people —you’llreceive training,mentorshipand opportunities to advance. Ifyou’relooking to deepen your affordable housingexpertise, make an impact and grow, we invite you to apply.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge,skilland/or abilityrequired. Pleasenote,this list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may besupplementedas necessary.

Bradley Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.