Affordable Housing Administrative Assistant

Rochester's Cornerstone Group
Erie, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/5/2024 CLOSED ON 4/26/2024

Job Posting for Affordable Housing Administrative Assistant at Rochester's Cornerstone Group

Job Title:                   Affordable Housing Administrative Assistant
Reports To:               Community Manager
Earnings Status:       Non-Exempt
 
Summary:
The Administrative Assistant will assist with the day-to-day operational responsibilities of an affordable housing community while promoting company mission, values, and culture. 
 
Essential Functions: 
  • Assists in communications with residents, including but not limited to, payment reminders, payment arrangements, and/or legal eviction procedures.
  • Assists residents/prospective residents with questions.
  • Answers phone calls, takes messages, schedules appointments, checks and responds to voice mails.
  • Collects rent, processes billing statements, posts payments, and deposits receipts.
  • Checks and manages the property dropbox.
  • Processes move-out paperwork, security deposits and work orders.
  • Creates application packets and enter applicants into system.
  • Assists with Recertification Interviews.
  • Files paperwork efficiently and accurately.
  • Maintains an organized and professional workspace to effectively manage and process paperwork, and to ensure all residents and prospective residents feel welcome.
  • Maintains a positive and professional customer service attitude at all times, including but not limited to being pleasant, respectful and responsive to residents, prospective residents, vendors, contractors and all staff.
  • Orders and maintains administrative office supplies.
  • Enforces and adheres to lease and rules and regulations, processes work orders and coordinates schedules with maintenance department.
  • Follows all company rules, regulations, policies, and procedures as set forth in training sessions, manuals, memos and other means of communication.
  • Attends scheduled meetings including site staff meetings, corporate management meetings, or other meetings as required.
 
Other Functions:
  • Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.
 
Mental and Physical Demands:
  • Must be willing to contribute to harmonious and professional workplace environment, in which all individuals are treated with respect, supporting and upholding our zero-tolerance policy for harassment, discrimination, retaliation, or other prohibited conduct.
  • Must have complete knowledge of all phases of leasing and resident retention or be willing to learn processes and procedures.
  • Must have excellent interpersonal, customer service, organizational, time management, conflict resolution, verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must be able to communicate in English with residents, emergency providers and outside contractors.
  • Required to sit for prolonged periods; exposed to visual display terminal for prolonged periods; dexterity and precision required to operate computer and office machinery.
  • Must have computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to navigate the Internet.
  • Must be able to walk, move and transport up to 20 lb. loads, bend, stoop, climb stairs.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license, state motor vehicle insurance and reliable transportation.
  • Is committed to ongoing principles of creating diverse, equitable and inclusive strategies when selecting our employees, collaborating with partners, and engaging with tenants.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities. 
 
Core Competencies/Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma with Real Estate Education/Experience/Degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 1-year experience in property management or administrative role preferred.
  • Must have excellent interpersonal, customer service, organization, time management, conflict resolution, verbal and written communication skills.
  • Extensive knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office and ability to navigate internet.
  • Performs other duties as assigned and commits to promoting company mission, values and culture.

Why join our team?
Formed in 1990, Rochester’s Cornerstone Group has become a true leader in affordable housing development in New York State. Since being formed, Cornerstone has created or preserved more than 3,000 units of affordable housing across New York State and extending into Pennsylvania. These projects serve a wide range of people, including families, the elderly, individuals with mobility impairments or people with developmental disabilities. Cornerstone has also brokered dozens of commercial properties in the region, ranging from professional office space to vacant land to industrial parks, as well as developed multiple commercial properties, from new construction to historic renovation. We are a regional leader in affordable housing and real estate development, consulting, brokerage services, and property management. We have been recognized as a winner of RBJ’s Excellence in Construction and Real Estate, as well as being recognized as a multiple winner of the Top Workplaces in Rochester.
 
Rochester's Cornerstone Group, Ltd. and Cornerstone Property Managers, LLC are committed to ongoing principles of creating diverse, equitable and inclusive strategies when selecting our employees, collaborating with partners, and engaging with tenants at the properties we manage.
 
RCG/CPM is dedicated to assisting employees in managing their careers and reaching their professional goals through promotion and transfer opportunities. RCG/CPM encourages employees and supervisors to discuss job performance on a frequent and ongoing basis.
 
Our Mission: We are committed to developing, preserving, and managing affordable housing that enhances the lives of our residents.

Our Values:
We foster an innovative and inclusive environment where integrity is the Cornerstone.

Our People and Culture: We are committed to providing superior quality and unparalleled customer service in all aspects of our business. We believe each employee contributes to the success and growth of our Company. 

It is the policy of RCG/CPM to maintain a harmonious and professional workplace environment that promotes efficiency, positive employee morale and promotes a professional image. RCG/CPM is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect. As such, all employees are expected to act and be treated with integrity and the highest ethical behavior.All members of RCG/CPM are part of a collaborative, cohesive team, and we all make a difference! 

RCG/CPM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities at RCG/CPM are based upon one's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

*Job descriptions are not an exhaustive list of duties; other tasks consistent with the scope and intent of the position may also be required. 
 
Join our team and make a difference! 
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