Job Description

Administrative Assistant

POAH Communities is seeking a highly qualified professional to serve as the Administrative Assistant at Bay Meadow Apartments to support the property management team. This individual will perform general clerical tasks, help manage the property management office, receive calls, take messages and route correspondence as well as contribute to small-scale projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform administrative and office support activities
Maintain data and supporting information in internal property management database system
Receive and distribute mail to appropriate personnel
Seek opportunities to enhance communications and to build collaborative relationships with supervisors and colleagues.
Complete other tasks assigned by the Property Management

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
Reporting to the Property Manager, the successful candidate will thrive in a team oriented environment and should possess the following:
Bachelor's Degree or at least 3-5 year(s) experience
Bilingual in English/Spanish speaking preferred
Strong organizational skills and ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks with excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Solid verbal, written and customer service communication skills
Proficient computer skills and in-depth knowledge of relevant software (Microsoft Office Suite ? Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook)
Project coordination experience and following-through on projects to successful completion
Confidence in creating effective solutions for how to deal with challenges or problems
Knowledge of standard office administrative practices and procedures
Knowledge of property management, real estate or affordable housing a plus
Flexibility, positive attitude, team orientation and willingness to learn are a must
Ability to work well with all levels of internal management and staff, outside clients and vendors
Sensitivity to confidential resident matters may be required

HOW WE RECOGNIZE & REWARD YOU
At POAH Communities, we understand that compensation and benefits are important not only to our employees but to their families as well. We offer a wide variety of rewards and benefits to meet your needs including:
Extensive Benefits package (i.e., Life Insurance, PPO Medical, Vision, Dental, 401(k) and AD&D)
Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Program
NEW Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Bereavement Leave
Jury Duty Leave
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. POAH Communities is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workforce. For more information, visit us at www.poahcommunities.com.

About POAH Communities
POAH Communities has specialized in the professional management of affordable multifamily housing for more than 25 years. Initially founded as Midland Property Management, Inc., POAH Communities became part of the Preservation of Affordable Housing, Inc. (?POAH") family in 2001, and currently manages over 12,000 affordable housing apartments in Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Hampshire, Ohio and Rhode Island. POAH Communities has over 400 staff members and maintains offices in Kansas City, Boston, Cincinnati and Chicago.