Office Assistant

This position is for a full-time Office Assistant position to work at Elena Gardens, a 168-unit affordable housing community in San Jose, CA. Qualifed Candidates will have 1+ year of property management experience, knowledge of HUD, TCAC and DFEH a plus. Must have good phone etiquette. Position pays between $16.00/hr to $19.30/hr DOE.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

EAH Housing has been developing, managing and promoting affordable housing since 1968. We are one of the largest and most respected nonprofit housing development and management organizations in the western United States. With a staff of over 450, EAH develops multi-family communities, manages over 100 properties in California and Hawaii, and plays a leadership role in local, regional and national housing advocacy efforts.

At EAH, we put our core values into action on a daily basis. We recognize that training is a critical investment in the success of our employees and in the continued excellence of EAH. Please visit our website to learn more about our culture and read employee comments to learn more about what it would be like to work at EAH.

For immediate consideration, please apply to requisition OFFIC01741 on our website at www.eahhousing.org/careers

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Office Assistant assists the Property Manager and other office staff in the operation of the complex to help in assuring effective fiscal, physical and social soundness.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collects Rent, Makes Bank Deposits, Prepares and Submits Rent Roll, Verifies Income
• Complies with HUD, TCAC or other regulations
• Answers phone, assists residents and guests as the first point of contact
• Prepares correspondence, maintains neatness of the office, maintains required inventories for the office

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1+ Year of Property Management Experience
• Knowledge of HUD, TCAC, DFEH a Plus
• Able to multi-task in a very busy office environment
• Good phone etiquette

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENTS

EAH Housing conducts criminal background checks on all candidates who have received a conditional job offer. Once you have receive such an offer, you will be required to submit and pass our criminal background requirements. Please be advised that certain roles may also require fingerprinting due to legal requirements.  If onsite housing is a requirement of the position, any household members over 18 years of age who will be living onsite with the candidate must also undergo a criminal background check and tenant screening.  Satisfactory completion of background check and fingerprinting requirements is a requirement of employment with EAH 

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, as well as a 403(b) retirement plan with company match. We also offer a generous vacation accrual, holiday schedule and work schedule flexibility.

EAH Housing is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer.  CA BRE #00853495 | HI RB-16985