Administrative Aide

Unit: Teamster

Grade: 4

Salary Range: $35,757.22 - $41,919.30

Posting Date: Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Application Deadline: Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Application Procedure:

E-mail a resume and a cover letter to hr@bostonhousing.org or mail a completed employment application to: Kerry M. Meisinger, Director of Human Resources, Boston Housing Authority, 52 Chauncy Street, Boston, MA 02111. Please be sure to identify the position you are applying for.

General Description:

Under the direct supervision of the Chief Officer of Leased Housing or her designee, the Administrative Aide shall provide support for the staff of the Leased Housing Division, including moderately complex clerical and other office duties such as typing, filing, gathering and verifying statistical data and other information, proofreading, and responding to telephone inquiries.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assists staff with duplicating materials for distribution to participants.

• Prepares bulk mailings to potential landlords and service providers.

• Stocks the housing resource room.

• Schedules interviews with Section 8 applicants.

• Provides individual housing counseling to recipients. 

• Composes correspondence within limits of established procedures. 

• Compiles, analyzes, and maintains financial, statistical and other records as directed. 

• Works under general supervision, to plan and perform assigned tasks according to prescribed time schedules. 

• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

High School diploma or GED is required and experience with computer software programs is preferred.  Considerable knowledge of office management principles, techniques, and practices.  Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and have a demonstrated competence and sensitivity working with low income, culturally diverse individuals. 

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