Administrative Assistant (Fannie Emanuel Apartments)

WinnCompanies is searching for an Administrative Assistant to join our team at Fannie Emanuel Apartments, a 181-unit affordable housing community located in Chicago, IL.
In this role, you will provide support to designated department with daily administrative procedures and special projects. The ideal candidate will also handle front desk phones and in coming traffic of residents and perspective residents.
Please note that the pay range for this position is $17.00-$19.00 per hour dependent on experience. Additionally, the selected candidate will adhere to the following work schedule: Monday through Friday, from 8:00AM to 5:00PM.

Responsibilities

• Provide office support, including: maintaining files, ordering office supplies, handling incoming and outgoing mail, and assisting with overnight shipping.
• Support team members with accurate, timely expense reports and detailed travel arrangements.
• Handle mail distribution and assist with document preparation (scanning, emailing, copying, etc.)
• Manage building access, employee badges, and onboarding support for new team members (both in-office and remote).
• Assist with department operations, including: creating department check requests, filing paid invoices, preparing organizational charts and presentations, booking meetings and setting up conference rooms.
• Greet visitors, answer phones, and make sure everyone who walks through our doors feels welcome.
• Complete special projects as needed.

Requirements

• Less than 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Basic familiarity with computer systems and web-based applications.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with travel coordination and expense reporting.
• A welcoming, can-do attitude and a professional presence.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (ex. Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.).

Our Benefits:Regular full-time US employees are eligible to participate in the following benefits: - Generous time off policies (including 11 paid holidays (12 for MA employees); Generous Accrued Time Off increasing with years of service; Generous paid sick time; Annual day of service; Floating Holiday) - 401(k) plan options with a company match - Various Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision plan options - Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account options with HSA annual employer contribution - Long Term Disability and voluntary Short Term Disability; Basic Term Life Insurance and AD&D; optional supplemental life insurance - Health Expense Reimbursement program (including gym memberships, equipment, and subscriptions) - Tuition Reimbursement program and continuous training and development opportunities - Wellbeing program (group challenges, seminars, opportunities to earn points to reduce medical premiums), Employee Assistance Program, & Commuter and Parking Reimbursement options - Employee Corporate Discount Programs (Verizon Wireless, Home Depot Pro, Staples, and more!) - Flexible and/or Hybrid schedules are available for certain roles - Employee Relief Program supporting employees with unexpected hardships that place undue financial stress on them and their families - To learn more, visit winnbenefits.com
Why WinnCompanies?A job you can be proud of: WinnCompanies is a nationally recognized leader in apartment community management and development. Our team members are committed to helping people in the communities we serve and making a positive difference in their lives. A job that challenges you: Our employees are responsible for our growth and success, and we challenge our team members to always be their best in our fast-paced, dynamic and rewarding workplace. A job you can learn from: We offer multi-faceted leadership and learning opportunities to support our team members’ career growth and professional development.A team that cares: We value teamwork, innovation, diversity and mutual respect. Through our recognition and rewards programs, we’re committed to celebrating and uplifting our team members.  About Us:WinnCompanies is a mission-driven, national business focused on building and operating top quality affordable housing communities for individuals and families of all incomes, including members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families. Our people are the source of our success – 4,300+ team members working together to create the best possible living communities in 27 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.  Whether your skills are in operations, maintenance, leasing, compliance, marketing, IT, HR, accounting or finance, there’s a role for you at WinnCompanies. Your passion for excellence can help us make a positive impact in the lives of real people every day.
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