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Housing Development Administrative Assistant
Posted on:10/19/2026
Location: 1253 South Jackson Street, Seattle, WA
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week - Monday – Friday 8AM-4:30PM
Reports To:Director of Housing Development
Pay Range:$28.84- $31.25 an hour
Position Type: Non-exempt, non-union position.
This position will provide comprehensive support to the Housing Development team, ensuring efficient daily operations through effective communication, organization, and task management. The Administrative Assistant will provide direct support to the Director of Housing Development by acting as a key point of contact for internal teams, stakeholders, and funders.
Responsibilities:
Work with the Director of Housing Development to coordinate and supervise daily operations within the Housing Development team.
Work collaboratively with the Director of Housing Development to ensure that 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 the staff within the Housing Development team.
Creating and maintaining electronic and physical filing systems.
Preparing communications such as memos, emails, and reports.
Minimum Qualifications:
Three to five years’ experience in project management or administrative/office management.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
Exercises independent judgement in providing support for sensitive and confidentialinformation.
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize, track progress, and meetdeadlines while ensuring accuracy.
Ability to work effectively and positively with individuals of diverse cultural andsocioeconomic backgrounds.
Excellent computer skills including use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Zoom and GSuite.
Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and must have excellent timemanagement skills.
Must have exceptional problem solving skills, be able to resolve conflicts, and ability towork effectively with people.
Able to read, write and communicate in English with excellent verbal and writtencommunication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degreeAND
Moderate experience providing office and/or administrative support OR
An equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Knowledge of public housing and assisted housing principles, practices, and eligibility requirements, including applicable rules, regulations, and guidelines.
Other Requirements:
Must pass criminal background checks and drug screening tests.
Benefits for this position (pro-rated for part time employees)
Generous vacation and sick leave
10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday
Employer-Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision (with HRA, HSA & FSA options)
Employer-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
401k offered for unionized employees (through OPEIU8)
403b offered for non-union employees
Employee Assistance Program