Program Assistant – Housing Development

Focus People; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Focus People is seeking three Program Assistants for the Housing Development Division in a 90-day temporary role. The position starts with two weeks of in-office training, then transitions to remote work for the remainder of the assignment.

You will support program coordination, data management, and records maintenance, handling deadlines and ensuring accurate documentation across stakeholders. The role requires strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in program coordination or administrative support.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with data and records management.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain organized and accurate documentation.
• Ability to communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative and operational support to the Housing Finance and Development Division.
• Maintain accurate files, records, databases, and program documentation.
• Prepare reports, spreadsheets, documents, and other administrative materials.
• Enter, review, organize, and update program information and data.
• Monitor deadlines, assignments, and program deliverables.
• Follow up on outstanding information and help ensure deadlines are met.
• Communicate professionally with internal departments, external partners, and other stakeholders.
• Research information and compile data for reports and operational needs.
• Assist with identifying and resolving administrative or operational issues.
• Maintain organized and accurate records while handling multiple priorities.
• Provide responsive customer service and administrative support as needed.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Program coordination or admin support

Data and records management

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Documentation

Professional communication with StakeH

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Program Assistant – Housing Development $25.00 per hour | Temporary – 90 Days | Hybrid

Are you an organized administrative professional who enjoys program coordination, data management, Excel, and keeping multiple priorities on track?

We are seeking three Program Assistants to provide administrative and operational support to a Housing Finance and Development Division. This is a 90-day temporary opportunity for candidates who are highly organized, detail-oriented, comfortable working with data and records, and able to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.

This position will begin with two weeks of in-office training. After successful completion of training, the position will transition to remote work for the remainder of the assignment.

What You’ll Do

As a Program Assistant, you will help keep programs, records, deadlines, and administrative processes organized and moving forward. Responsibilities include:

• Provide day-to-day administrative and operational support to the Housing Finance and Development Division
• Maintain accurate files, records, databases, and program documentation
• Prepare reports, spreadsheets, documents, and other administrative materials
• Enter, review, organize, and update program information and data
• Monitor deadlines, assignments, and program deliverables
• Follow up on outstanding information and help ensure deadlines are met
• Communicate professionally with internal departments, external partners, and other stakeholders
• Research information and compile data for reports and operational needs
• Assist with identifying and resolving administrative or operational issues
• Maintain organized and accurate records while handling multiple priorities
• Provide responsive customer service and administrative support as needed

Required Qualifications

To be considered, candidates should have:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Previous program coordination or administrative support experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Experience with data and records management
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to maintain organized and accurate documentation
• Ability to communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

Additional consideration may be given to candidates with:

• Experience managing multiple assignments, priorities, or deadlines simultaneously
• Proven conflict-resolution skills
• Experience working in a high-volume email inbox, call center, customer-service, or similar fast-paced communication environment
• Experience preparing reports, spreadsheets, or tracking documents
• Experience supporting programs, projects, operations, or administrative teams

Schedule & Work Arrangement

• Pay: $25.00 per hour
• Assignment Type: Temporary
• Duration: Approximately 90 days
• Openings: 3
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid
• Training: First two weeks will be completed in office
• After Training: Remote work for the remainder of the assignment
• Interview Process: Virtual interview
• Start Date: As soon as possible

What We’re Looking For

The strongest candidates will be able to demonstrate that they can keep information organized, manage competing priorities, work accurately with records and data, communicate professionally, and follow through on deadlines without requiring constant supervision.

This opportunity may be especially relevant for candidates with previous experience as a:

• Program Assistant
• Program Coordinator
• Administrative Assistant
• Operations Assistant
• Project Coordinator
• Administrative Coordinator
• Program Support Specialist
• Office Coordinator

If you have strong administrative skills and enjoy supporting programs through organization, communication, data management, reporting, and problem-solving, we encourage you to apply. #HP1