Administrative Assistant

Lagrangechamber; Independence (KS); On-site; USD 25,980 - 37,003; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long-term disability coverage 100% paid by employer

$350 monthly contribution into deferred compensation plan

Training Opportunities

Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Job summary

A community housing organization is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide exceptional customer service and assist clients in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include managing calls, data entry, and office assistance. Candidates with a year of office experience and strong customer service skills are encouraged to apply. Spanish speakers are preferred. This role offers competitive pay and benefits, including medical and retirement contributions.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience of customer service and reception duties preferred.
• Equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
• Ability to speak Spanish preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service experience to clients, partners, and vendors.
• Answer and forward calls accurately and efficiently.
• Accurately enter client information into the organization’s software system.

Skills

Customer service skills

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Self-motivation

Education

One year of general office experience

Ability to speak Spanish

Job description

Overview

Worksite Location: 500 E 2nd Street The Dalles OR, 97058

Pay: Starts at $22.86 per hour plus 3% additional pay for bilingual employees

Why work at Mid-Columbia Housing Authority and Columbia Cascade Housing Corporation?

Because you have a desire and shared mission to promote adequate and affordable housing, economic opportunities and a suitable living environment, free from discrimination to those who have barriers due to income or disability. We work as a team toward our mission with passion and empathy for those who have been marginalized and underserved. If you like to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment – this is the place for you!

Who are we looking for?

• Is respectful, honest, and self-motivated
• Can perform under pressure, multitask, and prioritize workload
• Comes with strong customer service skills and is a problem solver

General statement of work

The Administrative Assistant provides exceptional customer service experience to our clients, partners, and vendors. Extending professionalism, compassion, and courtesy is a core function of this position while working efficiently and maintaining a presentable and friendly lobby environment that includes interaction in person and by telephone. Objectives are successfully achieved through professionalism, customer service, knowledge of administrative processes, accuracy, willingness to learn, and flexibility.

• Reception – Answer and forward calls through a multi-line phone system and direct clients to the appropriate personnel with accuracy and efficiency; assist families in completing applications for the various programs offered through the organization; provide advice and assistance to clients in the most appropriate format to meet their needs, demonstrating attention to customer care and professional approach; maintain awareness of local service agencies and community resources to provide information and referral services to clients and the general public; general housekeeping and cleaning of front desk and lobby area as needed
• Office Assistance – Process outgoing mail, address verification forms, stamp mail, deliver to post office and maintain files and records as directed; assist staff to maintain accuracy of MCHA and CCHC website and social media pages; update phone lists and directories as needed; respond to organization issued email addresses
• Intake Specialist Duties – Accurately enter new and existing client information into the organization’s software system to include eligibility information
• Problem Solving
• Ability to work independently

Education and Experience

• Minimum one year experience of general office experience that includes customer service and reception duties preferred
• Equivalent combination of experience, education, and training
• Ability to speak Spanish preferred but not required
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Long-term disability coverage 100% paid by employer
• $350 per month contribution into a 457 deferred compensation plan with ROTH option or flex spending account (health or dependent care)
• Training Opportunities
• As a public employer, our team members are eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. Applications for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability and any other characteristics protected by applicable law. We appreciate differences and create opportunities for our team to interact with people who do not look like, talk like, think like, believe like, act like or live like they do.

Hiring Info

Company: Mid-Columbia Housing Authority

Date Posted: 2025-09-23 09:55:09

Deadline:

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