SUMMARY: The position duties include a wide range of activities related to providing support to operational and administrative areas.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: Operates under the direct general supervision of the Program Director ; the Administrative Assistant exercises no supervision over other employees.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.
Provide high-level administrative support to Managers/Program Director
Provide excellent Customer Service to participants, landlords, co-workers, clients and vendors
Manage calendars, appointment requests and meetings
Prepare meeting agendas, meeting minutes, memorandums and other critical communications
Review and prepare reports
Answer phone calls, mail and other communications on behalf of Manager/Program Director
Provide back-up support for Receptionist
Assist operational teams with administrative needs
Perform data entry into SharePoint, Yardi Voyager and other software systems
Obtain certification in Housing Choice Voucher Basics within 120 days of employment
Ensure regular attendance and punctuality
Perform other duties as assigned
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of general office practices and procedures, business English and basic mathematics. Knowledge of spoken and written Spanish preferred but not required;
Knowledge of PHCD and HUD policies, regulations and other Federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations related to the HCV program;
Certification in Housing Choice Voucher Basics within 120 days of employment;
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate with and relate to persons of diverse backgrounds and abilities and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with participants, landlords, clients, other vendors and other employees;
Ability to complete complex and detailed tasks in a timely manner;
Ability to plan and prioritize duties.
Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM In person
Numbers & Facts
Location
Newark, NJ
Skills
Administrative Skillsunmatched
Calendar Managementunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Data Entryunmatched
Diversityunmatched
English Languageunmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Mathematicsunmatched
Meeting Minutesunmatched
Microsoft SharePointunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
People Managementunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Reporting Skillsunmatched
Spanish Languageunmatched
State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Telephone Skillsunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
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