Administrative Assistant
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About the job
Reporting to the Administrative Coordinator, Leasing and Compliance, the Administrative Assistant, Leasing and Compliance supports the efforts to lease up and keep occupied, Breaking Ground's more than 2000 units of supportive housing apartments and in affordable housing that is managed by Breaking Ground and for-profit developers. The Administrative Assistant is responsible for scheduling meetings, answering and directing calls, maintaining office supplies, sending and distributing mail, and other administrative responsibilities.
This is a 35 hour work week.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Answer the phone, direct calls, take messages
Manage walk-ins and direct people to the appropriate Breaking Ground building, program, or service
Maintain and manage calendars
Compose, type, and edit correspondence, reports, memoranda, and other material
Manage invoices, check requests, and correspondence
Send and distribute mail
Keep an updated file of vendors
Track and order supplies
Attend meetings and take notes
Coordinate events
Perform other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High School diploma or equivalent required
Minimum 2 years of related work experience
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
Able to work with a diverse and special needs population
Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Must have excellent written and verbal skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams
Experience working with homeless/formerly homeless populations preferred
From Breaking Ground's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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