Housing Development Administrative Assistant

Low Income Housing Institute • Seattle, WA

6h • $29 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

The Housing Development Administrative Assistant provides comprehensive support to the Housing Development team, helping ensure efficient daily operations through effective communication, organization, and task management. The role directly supports the Director of Housing Development and serves as a key point of contact for internal teams, stakeholders, and funders. This is a full-time, non-exempt, non-union position based at 1253 South Jackson Street in Seattle, Washington, with a schedule of 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The position reports to the Director of Housing Development and pays $28.84–$31.25 per hour.

Requirements

• Three to five years of experience in project management or administrative/office management.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, including the ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Exercise independent judgment when providing support involving sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to prioritize, track progress, meet deadlines, and ensure accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively and positively with people from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Zoom, and GSuite.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and excellent time-management skills.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, ability to resolve conflicts, and ability to work effectively with people.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must pass criminal background checks and drug screening tests.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree and moderate experience providing office and/or administrative support, or an equivalent combination of education and experience providing the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the position’s essential functions.
• Knowledge of public housing and assisted housing principles, practices, and eligibility requirements, including applicable rules, regulations, and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Director of Housing Development to coordinate and supervise daily operations within the Housing Development team.
• Collaborate with the Director of Housing Development to ensure administrative and operational procedures are well managed.
• Manage the Director of Housing Development’s calendar and schedule appointments as directed.
• Schedule and conduct department meetings, training, and functions to support team-building among Housing Development staff.
• Create and maintain electronic and physical filing systems.
• Prepare communications such as memos, emails, and reports.

Benefits

• Generous vacation and sick leave.
• 10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday.
• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, with HRA, HSA, and FSA options.
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• 403(b) offered for non-union employees.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Travel Assistance Program.
• Aflac offered for all employees.
• 401(k) offered for unionized employees through OPEIU8.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed