Affordable Housing Administrative Assistant - Whitehall & Montague Properties

Position Details

 

 

AFFORDABLE LIVING COMPLEX ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - WHITEHALL & MONTAGUE

 

Do you have at least two years' experience in office administration, including record keeping, and bookkeeping ? Some duties are to Assist our Property Manager in the administrative functions of our two Affordable Living properties in Whitehall and Montague, including lease compliance and the administration of multiple resident funding programs. Experience in Affordable Housing practices would be a plus!

 

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This position has a pay rate of $13.50 per hour, including comprehensive benefits, effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment. 

 

What's In It For You

Some of the benefits you may receive are:  

• Competitive Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits, effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• Company paid Basic Life Insurance ($10,000 minimum for each full time and part time employee) 
• Company paid Short Term Disability accrual (Full time employees)
• Retirement Plan (403b) - Company matches on first 1.5% of gross income at 133% 
• Great Personal Time Off (PTO) accruals 
• Awesome Employee Discounts
• UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options
• Plus, many more benefits

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Job Summary

 

Assists the Property Manager in the administrative functions of the Affordable Living Property including lease compliance and the administration of one HUD funding program on-site.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

Perform a range of office and customer service functions in accordance with the Affordable Living property, the Affordable Living division and contractual requirements.

Perform receptionist and clerical duties including but not limited to answering phones, sorting mail, faxing, scanning documents in computer, preparing resident correspondence, maintaining/inventorying supplies and making bank deposits.

Assist with leasing functions including respond to inquiries, provide information, conduct apartment tours, assuring forms/applications are complete and accurate. Assist Property Manager with applicant background checks and welcoming residents to the community.

Process HUD forms and rental payments utilizing program software; maintain appropriate records/files for resident leases and rent payments.

Assist Manager in resolving resident concerns and complaints; maintain appropriate documentation and assure follow-up with resident.

Maintain filing and organization relevant to office functions.

Assist Manager in performing apartment inspections and move-ins.

Manage calendars, schedule and coordinate meetings and appointments as necessary.

Scan invoices and enter data into the voucher system for payment.

Manage the property in the absence of the Property Manager for short periods of time.

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Job Qualifications

 

Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional business courses preferred.
• Associates degree in business administration preferred.

 

Experience

• Minimum two years' experience in office administration, including record keeping, and bookkeeping.
• Prior experience in affordable housing practices is preferred.

 

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to apply principles of commonsense.
• Ability to read, speak and write the English language with proper use of grammar, diction and style.
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to communicate courteously, professionally, effectively and tactfully.
• Ability to operate office equipment (copier, scanner, fax & phone system and computer). Strong wor