Executive Assistant & Business Partner

Job DetailsJob Location: DevCo WA - Bellevue, WA 98004Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $90,000.00 - $115,000.00 SalaryAbout the Position

DevCo is hiring for a Full-Time Executive Assistant & Business Partner to be based in our Bellevue, WA office! This position would work full-time in office Monday-Friday to start and then will have the option to WFH one or two days per week once proficiency within the role is displayed. This role supports the President by helping keep work moving forward across the teams they oversee. The role focuses on two core areas: driving cross-functional corporate projects and supporting effective meetings through clear documentation and follow-through. The goal of the role is to create clarity, accountability, and momentum across teams and initiatives.

About the Company

DevCo Residential is a family of companies including DevCo US Construction, DevCo Preservation and HNN Communities.  DevCo Residential is a privately held real estate investment company with almost 40 years of experience. Founded in 1994, the company and its affiliates develop, own, and manage over 14,000 affordable and market rate apartment units throughout the United States. Headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, DevCo is one of the largest providers of affordable housing in Washington State.  Together, we professionally develop, build and own multi-family affordable apartment communities.  We understand the importance of affordable housing and make it our mission to keep quality our top priority.

Mission:

DevCo Residential Group’s mission is to develop, construct and manage high-quality multifamily housing that provides stability, fosters growth and delivers long-term value to our residents and stakeholders.

Vision:

DevCo’s vision is to be a leading developer, builder and manager of quality multifamily  housing throughout the western US.

Values:

Quality:                We deliver excellence in every aspect of our work.
Commitment:       We honor our promises with unwavering dedication.
Teamwork:           We achieve more together through collaboration and respect.
Integrity:               We uphold the highest ethical standards in all we do.

Pay Details: $90,000 to $115,000 in Annual Salary + Performance bonus target of 10%

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm (in-office format with ability to WFH 1-2 days per week once proficiency within the role is displayed)

Benefits Offered

100% company paid medical benefits for employee coverage.
100% company paid dental and vision benefits for employee coverage.
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Company paid life insurance, AD&D and long-term disability benefits for employee coverage.
Best-in-class voluntary insurance benefits.
Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) programs with a company match equal to 100% of the first 4% contributed by the employee.
Discretionary bonus programs.
Eligibility for a 30% housing discount consideration.
Employee assistance program (EAP) with 24/7 counseling service
Company-sponsored industry training and certifications.
3 weeks of paid time off each year.
Up to 12 paid holidays each year

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Serve as primary point of contact and liaison between executives, internal teams and external partners.
Handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism.
Exercise considerable judgment and discretion in handling requests for meetings, appointments, and phone calls.
Prepare agendas and materials for larger team and leadership meetings.
Attend meetings to take notes, capture decisions, and identify action items.
Make sure decisions and next steps from meetings are clearly captured and shared.
Track open action items and follow up to ensure progress is being made.
Own and support special projects that span multiple teams, including HNN, DUSC, Asset Management, Accounting, and Technology.
Coordinate work that involves multiple groups and does not clearly sit with one team.
Partner with internal teams to improve how information, data, and tools are used and maintained.
Conduct research and prepare clear summaries or materials to support decision-making.
Act as a point of coordination between the President of Finance and internal partners as needed.
Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and good judgment.
Manage components of regional governance and operational cadence, such as Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) alignment, with limited guidance to ensure organizational effectiveness and alignment with leadership expectations.
Support executive engagement strategies and customer sponsorship by distilling insights into structured narratives and recommendations for high-profile leadership engagements.
Identify creative ways to improve information flow and regional processes, utilizing better methods and tools—including AI—to drive efficiency and value creation across the region.
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