Applicant Review Specialist

AMLI Residential • Addison, TX

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About The Position

AMLI Residential is seeking an Applicant Review Specialist to join its Resident Services Group at the corporate office in Addison, Texas. This role reviews and evaluates apartment applications, verifies applicant qualifications, and helps ensure consistent leasing decisions across AMLI's portfolio. Working closely with onsite leasing teams and the Credit & Collections Manager, the specialist assesses income, credit, rental history, background screening results, and supporting documentation to determine eligibility under AMLI's screening criteria.

The position is suited to someone with analytical thinking, attention to detail, sound judgment, and a customer-focused approach. Relevant experience may include leasing, property management, credit review, fraud prevention, or other work involving document review and informed decision-making. The role requires handling confidential information professionally and passing the Illinois Real Estate Leasing License requirement upon hire.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and web-based systems.
• Previous experience in property management, leasing, applicant screening, underwriting, banking, collections, compliance, or fraud detection.
• Experience reviewing financial or credit-related documentation.
• Knowledge of Fair Housing regulations and multifamily operations.
• Must pass the Illinois Real Estate Leasing License requirement upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate residential lease applications and supporting documentation.
• Verify income, employment, credit history, rental history, and background screening results.
• Identify inconsistencies, missing information, and potential fraud indicators.
• Request and review additional documentation when required.
• Issue approval, conditional approval, and denial recommendations based on established criteria.
• Escalate exception requests and non-standard applications for further review.
• Maintain complete and accurate records of application reviews and decisions.
• Apply AMLI screening standards consistently and fairly.
• Ensure compliance with Fair Housing requirements and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Support fraud detection through thorough document review and verification.
• Minimize bad debt exposure while promoting sound leasing decisions.
• Partner with leasing teams to resolve applicant questions and documentation issues.
• Communicate screening outcomes clearly and professionally.
• Assist with training, process improvements, and best practices related to applicant screening.
• Provide backup support for other Resident Services Group functions as needed.
• Monitor applicant approval trends, exception requests, and screening outcomes.
• Identify trends related to fraud, application quality, and approval rates.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for leadership.
• Support ongoing process improvements to increase efficiency and consistency.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Annual bonus opportunity.
• Apartment rent discount program.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 20 days of PTO.
• 9 paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED