Senior Administrative Coordinator - Housing & Policy Programs

State of Washington; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Remote work options

Job summary

Washington State Department of Commerce seeks an Administrative Assistant 3 for the Multifamily Housing Unit in Olympia. You will provide high-level administrative support to the Managing Director, Assistant Managing Director, program managers, and unit staff.

Expect to manage calendars, travel, procurement, and records, with coordinating communications and deadlines. The role is duty-stationed in Olympia, requires in-office presence four days per week, and supports division-wide operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent AND three (3) years of combined professional-level experience and/or education that involves clerical or administrative support, bookkeeping, accounting, and general administrative work.
• Education involving business administration, public administration, or closely related field. Qualifying education post High School or equivalent may be substituted year for year for experience.
• Lived experience may substitute for one year of education beyond high school equivalency and/or professional-level experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison with agency offices and coordinate between MD and staff, transmitting assignments and ensuring policy alignment.
• Manage facilities, space planning, technology, and personnel issues within the unit.
• Coordinate all office operations, travel, purchasing, payroll, budget, and event logistics for the unit.

Skills

Organizational skills

Coordination

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Washington State Department of Commerce seeks an Administrative Assistant 3 for the Multifamily Housing Unit in Olympia. You will provide high-level administrative support to the Managing Director, Assistant Managing Director, program managers, and unit staff.

Expect to manage calendars, travel, procurement, and records, with coordinating communications and deadlines. The role is duty-stationed in Olympia, requires in-office presence four days per week, and supports division-wide operations.