Temporary Program Assistant

Temp. Program Assistant:

The Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County (HOC) was established in 1974 to better respond to the County's need for affordable housing. HOC is authorized to acquire, own, lease, and operate housing; to provide for the construction or renovation of housing; obtain financial assistance from any public or private source to assist its housing activities; and arrange for social services, resident services, and daycare.

Job Description:

This position will provide ongoing support for the Resident Services Division specific to the HOC Academy and Community Aide duties and responsibilities. Assists in maintaining the program calendar and email accounts, produce billing requests, and creating purchase orders. Data entry using Assessforce. Will create and oversee the RSD equipment inventory project. Will answer and direct phone calls as needed. Will attend departmental meetings, create and decimate agenda, take notes and disseminate correspondence on behalf of the Programs Supervisor. Will provide support to the Program Coordinators in planning special projects. Will maintain concise and complete records on programmatic activities of clients, and will submit reports on a regular basis.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

• Minimum of two years of administrative/clerical experience in an office setting.

Education:

• A high school diploma is the minimum education requirement.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be detail-oriented and have good interpersonal, customer service, and organizational skills.
• Must be able to prioritize assignments to meet deadlines and be dependable.
• Must have good computer skills including proficiency in MS Office Suite and Google Suite.
• Experience in database management using Yardi, MS Excel, Google Sheets, and other data management programs preferred.
• Must have great written and oral communication skills.
• Must be a self-starter.
• Requires travel to HOC properties, offices, and other program locations as needed. Reliable transportation is required. Mileage reimbursement is
  available.
• May be required to operate agency vehicles to transport customers to/from activities.

*Salary determined by departmental budget - Offer commensurate with experience.*

HOC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. HOC promotes a drug-free workplace.

HOC conducts criminal background checks, employment reference checks, and where applicable, reviews driving records in determining suitability for employment. Selected applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Employment is contingent upon drug and alcohol test results.