Administrative Assistant

Beacon Communities LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

13 paid holidays

401k with company match

Life insurance

Job summary

Beacon Communities LLC is seeking an Administrative Assistant for Georgetowne Homes in Hyde Park, MA. The role provides administrative support to the Property Manager and staff, acting professionally with residents and the public.

Responsibilities include rent processing, budgeting, correspondence, and coordination of leasing tasks. The position emphasizes confidentiality and strong organizational skills in a fast-paced housing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required; Associates degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Yardi experience desirable.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred but not required.
• Strong written and oral communication; highly organized and detail oriented.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Demonstrates initiative and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist applicants, residents and guests.
• Prepare and maintain office and rental expense budgets.
• Type, file, and manage office correspondence, reports, and spreadsheets.
• Write service orders and maintain service order log.
• Answer phones professionally and route calls; record messages.
• Order supplies and manage inventory; open/close office and protect confidential files.
• Administer rent collection with the Property Manager, including cash receipts and notices.
• Process monthly Section 8 housing assistance payments and income certifications/recertifications.
• Transmit TRACS data and complete special projects as assigned.

Skills

Computer skills

MS Office proficiency

Spanish language

Communication skills

Organization

Deadline-driven

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Associates degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Yardi

Job description

Administrative Assistant, Georgetowne Homes - Hyde Park, MA

Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Experience Preferred

General Statement of Duties:

Primary responsibility is providing administrative assistance, service and support to the Property Manager and staff. Represents the company professionally to the general public and members of the community.

Supervision Received:

Reports to Property Manager.

Supervision Exercised:

N/A.

FLSA status:

Nonexempt

Essential Functions of the Position:

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all that may be found in positions of this class.)

• Provides office administrative assistance as follows:
• Greets and assists applicants, residents and guests.
• Prepares and maintains office and rental expense budgets.
• Prepares, types and files office correspondence including letters, reports, and spreadsheets.
• Writes service orders and maintains service order log.
• Answers telephones in a professional manner; directs calls and records messages.
• Orders office supplies and maintains inventory.
• Opens and closes office. Secures confidential files and maintains office equipment.
• Administers rent collection efforts with Property Manager including cash receipts, 14 day notices, legal correspondence, etc.
• Processes monthly Section 8 housing assistance payment billing.
• Processes income certifications/recertifications.
• Processes and transmits TRACS (Tenant Rental Assistance Certification System).
• Completes special projects assigned by manager
• Coordinates turnover schedule with Maintenance Supervisor.
• Completes administrative leasing duties: intake and processing of applications, preparing and distributing applicant correspondence, interviewing eligible applicants, preparing lease packages.
• Conducts new resident orientation.
• Fosters a positive, active and collaborative relationship with residents, communities and associated agencies.
• Works patiently, professionally and cooperatively with residents and staff.
• Preserves and respects resident and applicant confidentiality.
• Follows company policies, rules and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or G.E.D. required. Associates degree or equivalent experience (business management, operations, communications, and administrative support) preferred.

Qualifications And Skills

• Strong computer proficiencies required.
• Intermediate proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Basic proficiency with Yardi desirable.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred, but not required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment where priorities change daily.
• Deadline driven.
• Demonstrates strong initiative and high level of professionalism.

Physical Capabilities:

Manual dexterity for competent use of office equipment. Ability to climb stairs and walk through the community.

Beacon Core Competencies Required:

Teamwork, Integrity/Ethics, Dependability, Customer Focus, Adaptability/Flexibility

Beacon Functional Job Competencies required for Administrative Assistant Position:

Job Knowledge, Communication, Computer Skills, Personal Organization Skills, Interpersonal Skills.

Travel Requirements:

May occasionally visit properties and attend offsite meetings/training seminars.

Compensation:

Compensation: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Company Overview

Founded in 2004, Beacon Communities LLC is a privately-owned real estate firm that develops, acquires, invests in, and manages a wide range of multifamily housing. Beacon currently owns and manages approximately 150 properties including affordable housing, market rate housing, and mixed income-housing. Its developments range from new construction, to historic adaptive reuse, to the renovation of existing housing. At Beacon, we strive to make a difference in our residents' lives. We build outstanding communities that make enduring contributions to the vitality of our cities and towns. We create communities that serve a diverse cross section of our society. Our communities are healthy and vibrant. Why? Because they are planned with care, consideration, and compassion.

Benefits Offered

At the core of Beacon Communities is the talent on our teams, and we are committed to taking care of our team members so they can deliver great experiences to our residents. That is why we are proud to provide competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support a healthy life for you and your family when you join our team.

• Health & Wellness Benefits. We offer plans for quality medical, dental, and vision coverage to all employees regularly scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours or more per week. HSA/FSA options are also available.
• Work-Life Balance. On top of offering 13 paid holidays per year, we have an attractive paid time off policy that includes vacation days, personal days, sick time, wellness days, summer flex time, volunteer days and early close Fridays.
• Retirement planning. We offer a 401k program with a company match.
• 100% Company-Paid Life Insurance. With affordable options to elect voluntary life, critical illness, hospital care or accidental injury coverage.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP),Childcare & Eldercare Support, Career Development and Advancement Opportunities... and more!

Beacon Communities LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks a diverse pool of candidates. We are committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other protected class. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Beacon Communities LLC participates in the E-Verify program.