Cornerstone Housing Partners is seeking a friendly, organized, and customer-focused Administrative Assistant to join our Bennington team. This position serves as the first point of contact for customers, residents, applicants, and community partners while providing administrative support for our Property Management programs. This position is a full-time hourly position. Consisting of a 40 hour per week schedule.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Administrative Assistant (AA) is the lead receptionist for Cornerstone Housing Partners located at our Bennington Office. The AA performs duties in support of the Property Management Department involving both rental occupancy and maintenance.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

The AA supports property management activities by carrying out the following functions: Intake of applications by phone or from walk-ins and sending requested applications by mail Distribute and receive applications, evaluate for completeness, enter into database Perform initial assessment of potential renters by thoroughly examining their applications. Assess the credit standings of applicants through background research; Landlord references, character references, credit and criminal background checks. Follow up with clients to clarify important details and conduct third party verifications. Schedule interviews, appointments, and meetings for PM staff with applicants and residents. Correspond in writing with candidates for reporting decisions (approval or denial). Input resident updates (contact info, etc.) in Yardi Database. Prepare application packets. Attend at the Property Management Department meetings. Records all incoming checks using CheckScan Maintains office supplies Carry out any additional property management related tasks/projects as assigned by the Property Manager.

REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

2+ years of customer service and administrative experience preferred.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required; some college preferred.

Tech Skills:

Proficiency in MS 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams) and ability to learn software quickly. Cornerstone Housing Partners provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Cornerstone Housing Partners complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Work Location:

In person

Pay:

$22.00 - $25.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person