Operations Coordinator with Affordable Housing Development Company, Chicago IL - Deadline 11/30

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Job Type: Operations Coordinator with Affordable Housing Development Company

Our Company: UP Development, LLC is an affordable housing development company based in
Chicago, working across the Midwest. Our portfolio includes a wide range of projects types,
different target population groups, and varying communities. UPD’s portfolio includes 13
affordable multifamily properties (each consisting of 20-100 units). UPD is growing as we
currently have three (3) new projects under development, and were recently awarded financing for
several projects throughout the Midwest. Our company employs a small talented team with
expertise in affordable and supportive housing developments.

Description: The Operations Coordinator will:
• manage budgets, accounting, and payment procedures for contractors, and other vendors, for projects under-construction;
• coordinate on-going project tasks with vendors, site managers, and contractors;
• compile various financing, due-diligence, compliance, and supportive documentation related to under-development projects;
• prepare and implement schedules and processes relevant to project lease-up and marketing;
• work closely with UPD’s affiliated property management company on various management tasks related to operational projects and projects under-construction;
• draft and implement various company marketing procedures and content, such as press releases, company newsletters, and other similar content;
• work closely with various financing partners, including various state and local administrative agencies, to ensure project compliance and benchmark goals are being adhered to; and
• tend to various office administrative tasks as may be needed.

Candidates for this position should possess relevant experience and knowledge in real estate
financing and development. Accounting experience is a plus. A Bachelor’s degree and 1-3 years’
experience is required. Candidates for this position should have the ability to work well on teams,
remain organized, be detail-oriented and meet deadlines.

More importantly than specific knowledge of these various tasks is the intellect and entrepreneurial
spirit needed to juggle multiple projects and tasks while considering the “big picture”. Our firm
understands the insularity of the industry and will work to teach through assignments. Our
professional environment ensures an open-door policy and encourages questions and
collaboration.

Compensation: Compensation and benefits will be commensurate with experience. UP
Development, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Application Deadline: November 30, 2017.

Apply by sending your resume and cover letter to ashley@updevelopers.com.