Community Association Manager Jobs in Illinois
Community Association Manager jobs in Illinois are active and competitive, concentrated in residential property management, condominium associations, homeowner associations, and mixed-use developments, with openings from entry-level community manager assistants through senior regional directors. The heaviest hiring runs through Chicago, Naperville, and Schaumburg, where established firms like Associa, FirstService Residential, and Inland Western have long-standing Illinois operations. The most in-demand specialties are condominium governance compliance, large-scale HOA portfolio management, and CMCA-credentialed association oversight. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Full time portfolio property manager needed for Residential Property Management company located in Schaumburg .
Must be a licensed community manager in the State of Illinois with a current Community Manager's License. Do not apply if you do not meet this criteria.
The portfolio manager's responsibilities are, but are not limited to the following:
- Management of Condominium, Townhome and Homeowner's Associations
- Prepare annual budgets including incorporating information from reserve studies
- Analyze, understand and implement items from the reserve studies
- Prepare requests for proposal from contractors
- Analyze and evaluate bids
- Negotiate Contracts
- Work directly with contractors to monitor quality of their work
- Perform property inspections for both maintenance and property appearance on a weekly basis. Take photos of violations to provide to assistant for drafting letters
- Review and understand insurance requirements
- Develop and implement policies and procedures
- Prepare management reports and updates
- Attend Board meetings and follow-up on items after a Board meeting in a timely fashion
- Oversee administrative work performed by assistant and perform administrative work as needed
- Maintain strong relationship with ownership
- Respond in a timely manner to both emails and phone calls received
- Correspond, communicate, address and resolve homeowner issues and concerns in a professional and efficient manner
- Review and be familiar with each Association's Declaration's, By-Laws and Rules and Regulations
- Be familiar with a wide range of building components between high-rise/mid-rise, condominium and townhome style buildings
- Review owner account history on a monthly basis and mark for late fees
- Turn over delinquent accounts to attorney for collections
- Review and sign off on maintenance work orders daily
- Review and sign off on conversion/closing packages and other related documents after they are prepared
- Update Association Board members on a weekly and bi-weekly basis via email
- On-Call for after hour emergencies
- Respect and follow the policies and procedures of our company, as well as, the property manager guidelines as set forth by our company
Compensation ranges between $65,000 - $90,000
Requirements:- Bachelor's Degree preferred
- Community Association Experience preferred but not required
Working Conditions:
- Typical office environment
- Frequent social interaction
Full time portfolio property manager needed for Residential Property Management company located in Schaumburg .
Must be a licensed community manager in the State of Illinois with a current Community Manager's License. Do not apply if you do not meet this criteria.
The portfolio manager's responsibilities are, but are not limited to the following:
- Management of Condominium, Townhome and Homeowner's Associations
- Prepare annual budgets including incorporating information from reserve studies
- Analyze, understand and implement items from the reserve studies
- Prepare requests for proposal from contractors
- Analyze and evaluate bids
- Negotiate Contracts
- Work directly with contractors to monitor quality of their work
- Perform property inspections for both maintenance and property appearance on a weekly basis. Take photos of violations to provide to assistant for drafting letters
- Review and understand insurance requirements
- Develop and implement policies and procedures
- Prepare management reports and updates
- Attend Board meetings and follow-up on items after a Board meeting in a timely fashion
- Oversee administrative work performed by assistant and perform administrative work as needed
- Maintain strong relationship with ownership
- Respond in a timely manner to both emails and phone calls received
- Correspond, communicate, address and resolve homeowner issues and concerns in a professional and efficient manner
- Review and be familiar with each Association's Declaration's, By-Laws and Rules and Regulations
- Be familiar with a wide range of building components between high-rise/mid-rise, condominium and townhome style buildings
- Review owner account history on a monthly basis and mark for late fees
- Turn over delinquent accounts to attorney for collections
- Review and sign off on maintenance work orders daily
- Review and sign off on conversion/closing packages and other related documents after they are prepared
- Update Association Board members on a weekly and bi-weekly basis via email
- On-Call for after hour emergencies
- Respect and follow the policies and procedures of our company, as well as, the property manager guidelines as set forth by our company
Compensation ranges between $65,000 - $90,000
Requirements:- Bachelor's Degree preferred
- Community Association Experience preferred but not required
Working Conditions:
- Typical office environment
- Frequent social interaction
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The qualifications that appear most often in community association manager jobs across Illinois.
- Active CMCA, AMS, or PCAM credential from CAI recognized in Illinois association management
- Two or more years managing homeowner associations or condominium communities
- Working knowledge of the Illinois Condominium Property Act and Common Interest Community Association Act
- Experience preparing and presenting annual budgets to association boards
- Strong vendor coordination and contract management skills for maintenance and capital projects
- Proficiency with property management software such as TOPS, Vantaca, or Buildium
Community Association Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a community association manager in Illinois?
Illinois does not issue a state license for community association managers, so entry is credential-driven rather than government-regulated. Most employers expect candidates to hold or be pursuing the Certified Manager of Community Associations credential through the Community Associations Institute. A background in property management, real estate, or business administration provides the foundation, and familiarity with the Illinois Condominium Property Act is a practical requirement for most hiring managers in the state.
How much do community association managers make in Illinois?
Community association managers in Illinois earn a median of about $74,980 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $44,570 for the lowest 10% to over $143,200 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire community association managers in Illinois?
Employers hiring community association managers in Illinois right now include FirstService Residential, Associa, and Community Specialists, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Illinois's large concentration of suburban condominium developments and master-planned communities in the greater Chicago region sustains consistent demand across both large national management firms and locally based association management companies.
Which Illinois cities have the most community association manager jobs?
Chicago, Schaumburg, and Hoffman Estates have the most community association manager openings in Illinois. Chicago's density of high-rise condominiums and urban HOAs drives the bulk of demand, while Naperville and Schaumburg attract openings tied to the large suburban master-planned communities and corporate-campus-adjacent residential developments that surround the greater Chicago metropolitan area.
Are there remote community association manager jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they're rare. Community association managers typically work on-site to conduct property inspections, attend board meetings, and coordinate vendors, which limits remote arrangements. About 0% of community association manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those that exist tend to focus on administrative portfolio oversight or regional director roles where the on-site work is delegated to local staff.
How can I get hired as a community association manager in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting as an assistant community manager or property management coordinator at a large Illinois-based management firm, where you support experienced managers handling condominium and HOA portfolios. Companies like Associa and FirstService Residential in the Chicago area regularly bring in entry-level staff from adjacent roles such as leasing consultant, building administrator, or HOA bookkeeper. Pursuing the CMCA exam early signals commitment and gives candidates a measurable edge even before they have direct association management experience.
Where can I find and apply to community association manager jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to community association manager jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings. Find roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to the employers posting them.
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