Chicago Housing Authority · 1 week ago
Administrative Assistant I (LOC 73)
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$21.25/hr - $21.25/hr
1+ years expThe Chicago Housing Authority is seeking an Administrative Assistant I to provide administrative support to the assigned Local Advisory Council’s office. The role involves performing general clerical duties such as typing, copying, and maintaining office supplies, as well as greeting visitors and coordinating meetings.
Real Estate
Responsibilities
Greets visitors and maintain sign‐in sheets
Opens, sorts, and distributes incoming correspondences, including faxes and emails
Distribute flyers as needed
Screens telephone calls and takes messages
Schedules meetings and appointments for CAC/LAC President and Board Members
Maintains an inventory of office equipment, materials and supplies and distributes as needed
Forwards equipment and supply needs from the CAC/LAC President to the CAC staff
Verify items received from the CAC and match the requisitions and invoices
Composes types and proofreads correspondence to support the communication needs and daily work requirements of the LAC President and or CAC management staff
Types, proofreads, and edits reports, meeting minutes, memorandums and other documents of varying complexity to support the LAC President and/or CAC management staff
Coordinates with CAC staff travel arrangements for LAC members, when requested by the LAC President
Assists the LAC President in handling resident grievances, as requested
Provides clerical support to the Building Blocks and Building Presidents which may include flyer preparation, meeting notification and distribution
Interacts with the police department, property managers, drug prevention agencies and other external and internal organizations
Organizes and maintains accurate file records of all documents (correspondence, forms, reports, etc.) and provide copies of documents as requested. Also, follow‐up on pending matters
Scans/faxes information as requested
Distributes flyers and other information to residents regarding services and any upcoming events
Participates in planning and coordination of special initiatives
Aids residents as requested, for example, typing resumes and faxing documents
Assists with coordination and attend monthly Tenant Services and/or SHAC meetings as requested
Submits activity reports to assigned CHA staff
This position occasionally requires working hours outside of CHA's established hours of 8:30am‐5pm, Monday‐Friday
Other duties as assigned
This position is eligible for remote work once weekly following successful completion of probationary period
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED
1-2 years' experience in general office responsibilities and procedures
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Knowledge of modern office methods, procedures and filing techniques
Ability to maintain a good working relationship with residents, CAC Board Members and LAC Presidents
Company
Chicago Housing Authority
The Chicago Housing Authority provides homes to more than 50,000 families and individuals.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tracey Scott
Chief Executive Officer
Linda Riley Mitchell, CPA
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
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