Job Opening: Administrative Assistant/Occupancy Specialist

Published October 5, 2023 | Sudbury Housing Authority | Updated November 3, 2023 | Automatically Archived on 10/20/2023

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Title:    Administrative Assistant/Occupancy Specialist

Salary: Up to $30/hr depending on qualifications; benefit- and pension-eligible.

Description:     The Sudbury Housing Authority seeks an administrative assistant/bookkeeper. This is a highly responsible position in which the incumbent performs an array of administrative tasks to support housing authority operations across three housing programs. The position requires an ability to work within program-specific affordable housing regulations and requirements. The incumbent will work closely with other staff in the areas of general office administration, continued occupancy, lease compliance, accounts receivables and payables, and housing waitlist support.

Up to 35 hours/week, schedule to be determined.

Preferred Qualifications:

  1. Ability to work collaboratively and under minimum supervision.
  2. Ability to understand, interpret and implement policies, procedures, and regulations.
  3. Knowledge of public housing programs, regulations, and specialized housing software.
  4. Rental housing leasing experience.
  5. Ability to plan, organize and prioritize tasks.
  6. Bookkeeping, knowledge of general ledger a plus.
  7. Bilingual candidates preferred.

Minimum Qualifications:

  1. Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
  2. Excellent ability to communicate in both verbal and written formats.
  3. Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with a diverse population.
  4. High School diploma or equivalent.
  5. Intermediate proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
  6. Experience with menu-driven software.
  7. Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Driver’s License.
  8. Willingness to participate in training opportunities related to basic job functions and related areas of public housing management.

Start Date:       Immediate opening

Location:         Sudbury Housing Authority

Instructions:     Visit: www.sudbury.ma.us/housingauthority/ for detailed job description. Submit letter of interest and resume by email to info@sudburyha.org or mail to Sudbury Housing Authority, 55 Hudson Road, Sudbury, MA 01776.