Admissions & Eligibility Coordinator

Boston Housing Authority; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

14 paid holidays

3 personal days

2 weeks vacation

3 weeks of paid sick leave

MBTA discount

Pension plan

Healthcare through Commonwealth

Job summary

Boston Housing Authority (BHA) is seeking an Admissions Clerk to support the Eligibility unit within Admissions. Under supervision you will determine preliminary eligibility for new applicants, assist in transfers, and maintain computerized records while explaining the application process to applicants.

You will enter data, generate notices, schedule appointments, and respond to requests for status information.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three or more years of clerical experience and superior clerical skills.
• Capacity to perform simple mathematical calculations and data entry with speed and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Reviews preliminary applications to determine eligibility criteria and housing program suitability.
• Enters data into the computer and maintains all computerized records; generates notices and files applications.
• Schedules appointments for Admissions Specialists and Priority Review; explains the application process to applicants.

Skills

Clerical skills

Data entry

Communication skills

Typing

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Boston Housing Authority (BHA) is seeking an Admissions Clerk to support the Eligibility unit within Admissions. Under supervision you will determine preliminary eligibility for new applicants, assist in transfers, and maintain computerized records while explaining the application process to applicants.

You will enter data, generate notices, schedule appointments, and respond to requests for status information.