Office Support Assistant - PM

Dakota County CDA; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Dakota County CDA is seeking an Office Support Assistant to join the Property Management Department. The role involves reception, clerical support, data entry, work-order processing, and assisting with applicant intake for affordable housing programs.

The position requires strong English, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and the ability to prioritize tasks in a busy office. A minimum of one year of related education or experience is preferred, with an open recruitment until Sept 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• One year of related education and/or experience.
• Proficient with general office equipment and typing at least 45 wpm.
• Strong knowledge of English language, grammar, and punctuation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Perform Agency receptionist duties: greet clients, answer calls, and route to staff.
• Provide administrative support to Property Management: data entry, mailings, packets.
• Handle applicant intake: online applications, eligibility screening, waiting lists.
• Process work orders: opening/closing, data maintenance, dispatch.
• Complete department clerical duties: filing, reports, bulk mailings.
• Represent the CDA positively and maintain professional conduct.

Skills

Reception duties

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Customer service

Phone handling

Organization

English proficiency

Education

Related education/experience

Tools

PORT system

Job description

The Dakota County Community Development Agency (CDA) is seeking an Office Support Assistant to join the Property management team. Property management oversees the leasing, management, and maintenance of over 2,900 units of CDA affordable rental housing located throughout Dakota County.

Recruitment Type: This position is open until September 1, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

Hiring Range: $20.05 - $25.06 per hour (DOQ)

Benefit package includes: Medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, paid holidays, and paid time off.

The Office Support Assistant will perform administrative and support duties for the Property Management Department, assist with work-order dispatch and data entry, utilize computer to prepare correspondence and provide program information as necessary. Act in a back up capacity for other department support personnel.

The Dakota County CDA has an excellent benefit package that offers medical, dental and vision insurance plans, retirement plan (with an annual agency contribution of 12.7% of the employee’s salary), life insurance, short and long term disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, etc.

The Dakota County CDA is a leader in affordable housing with a mission to improve the lives of Dakota County residents and enhance the economic vitality of communities through housing and community development. The CDA’s housing portfolio consists of single-family homes, duplexes, fourplexes, townhomes and apartment buildings serving individuals, families and senior. For more information about the Dakota County CDA visit: www.dakotacda.org

Perform Agency receptionist duties

• Greet clients and public; refer to the proper department and/or staff person
• Answer incoming calls, screen, and transfer calls to the correct staff member; take messages as needed.
• Provide polite and courteous service to all clients/visitors.
• Assist clients with proper applications/forms.
• Send out information by mail, email, fax to interested parties.

Provide administrative support to the Property Management Department

• Data entry of Family Townhome Program information into PORT.
• Assist with lottery drawing for new developments.
• Prepare and mail out form letters.
• Assemble "move-in" packets for all new residents.
• Prepare and mail out lease renewal packets for housing programs.
• Create, review, or update forms or letters, prepare documents, and gather information.
• Provide administrative assistance and perform general department clerical duties as directed.
• Update resident contact information annually.
• Ensure proper form completion prior to submission.
• Complete scanning of documents for Property Management.
• Respond to inquiries for information; provide program information and community referrals.
• Provide back-up assistance to Property Management staff, as directed.

Perform applicant intake services

• Assist applicants and participants with online application process.
• Evaluate program eligibility in relation to family size and composition, income, age and other criteria to inform applicant of preliminary eligibility/ineligibility.
• Prepare and maintain all new applicant files and notify applicants of their status on interest/waiting lists.
• Update software regarding applicant status.
• Answer calls regarding waiting list status or information change.
• Inform applicants of status changes on the interest lists; update waiting lists.
• Complete applicant verifications.

Work-order processing

• Assist with data entry tasks relating to the opening and closing of work-orders via computer.
• Assist with data maintenance and work-order system and file organization.
• Receive, process and dispatch work-order requests from tenants and others as needed.

Perform Department clerical duties

• Compile program information packets as directed.
• Complete filing projects as assigned.
• Complete copying projects as requested and keep department form locations up-to-date and stocked.
• Use word processing features to prepare reports, correspondence, memorandums, and forms.
• Coordinate and prepare bulk mailings.
• Perform general clerical duties as directed.

Act as a positive representative of the CDA

• Promote a positive image of the CDA to clients.
• Develop and maintain a good working relationship with CDA employees, vendors and contractors working with the CDA.
• Answer calls and emails within 24 business hours.
• Demonstrate professional conduct when interacting with clients by remaining calm and respectful under pressure, actively listening and effectively de-escalating concerns to achieve a constructive resolution.
• Abide by all CDA Board approved policies, polices prohibiting discrimination and harassment, executive communications, administrative procedures, and safety procedures established by the CDA.

Minimum Required

A combination of one year of related education and/or experience.

Proficient in the use of general office equipment, including computers; ability to type at least 45 words per minute with a high degree of accuracy.

Knowledge of agency functions, policies and procedures, and standard office practices.

Strong knowledge of English language, grammar, and punctuation.

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Ability to handle difficult or sensitive situations with professionalism when interacting with the public and agency employees.

Ability to effectively work with and serve a diverse population.

Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Ability to remain flexible and perform effectively under pressure and frequent interruptions.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.

Ability maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive information.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be physically able to perform the essential functions of the position, as indicated under Responsibilities and Duties with or without accomodation.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Assigned tasks are generally carried out while seated at a desk in an office environment.

Dakota County Community Development Agency is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, local human rights commission activity or any other basis protected by law.

Dakota County Community Development Agency accommodates qualified persons with disabilities in various aspects of employment, including the application process. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Human Resources at 651-675-4431.

Applicant Data Practices Advisory

According to Minn. Stat. § 13.04, Dakota County Community Development Agency (CDA) must advise you of the following.

Purpose and intended use of the data:

The CDA collects this information for recruitment purposes. Your data will be used to screen and select applicants for employment. In the event you are selected for hire, your data will be used to perform a criminal background check through a trusted third party agency, which may include the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. Consultant, CDA and/or officials involved in the hiring process will have access to the data provided. Data may be shared upon court order or provided to the state or legislative auditor, upon request.

Whether you may refuse or are legally required to supply this data:

Application for employment as well as supplying any data in application for employment is voluntary.

Consequences arising from supplying or refusing to supply this data:

We take pride in hiring the best candidates, but we can’t do this without a complete application. Filling out the application is voluntary, and the more complete the application, the better your chances of conveying to the CDA you are the best candidate for the job. Except for explicitly optional requested information, refusal to provide a complete application may result in disqualification from consideration for a position.