Housing Development Administrative Assistant

Housing Development Administrative Assistant 

Posted on: 10/19/2026

Location: 1253 South Jackson Street, Seattle, WA

Hours:  Full-time, 40 hours per week - Monday – Friday 8AM-4:30PM

Reports To: Director of Housing Development

Pay Range: $28.84- $31.25 an hour

Position Type: Non-exempt, non-union position. 

This position will provide comprehensive support to the Housing Development team, ensuring efficient daily operations through effective communication, organization, and task management. The Administrative Assistant will provide direct support to the Director of Housing Development by acting as a key point of contact for internal teams, stakeholders, and funders. 

Responsibilities: 

• Work with the Director of Housing Development to coordinate and supervise daily operations within the Housing Development team. 

• Work collaboratively with the Director of Housing Development to ensure that administrative and operational procedures are well managed. 

• Manage the Director of Housing Development’s calendar and schedule appointments as directed. 

• Schedule and conduct department meetings, training and functions to support team-building among the staff within the Housing Development team. 

• Creating and maintaining electronic and physical filing systems. 

• Preparing communications such as memos, emails, and reports. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Three to five years’ experience in project management or administrative/office management. 

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage confidential information with discretion. 

• Exercises independent judgement in providing support for sensitive and confidential information. 

• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize, track progress, and meet deadlines while ensuring accuracy. 

• Ability to work effectively and positively with individuals of diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. 

• Excellent computer skills including use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Zoom and GSuite.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and must have excellent time management skills.

• Must have exceptional problem solving skills, be able to resolve conflicts, and ability to work effectively with people. 

• Able to read, write and communicate in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree AND

• Moderate experience providing office and/or administrative support OR

• An equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Knowledge of public housing and assisted housing principles, practices, and eligibility requirements, including applicable rules, regulations, and guidelines. 

Other Requirements: 

• Must pass criminal background checks and drug screening tests. 

Benefits for this position (pro-rated for part time employees)

• Generous vacation and sick leave

• 10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday

• Employer-Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision (with HRA, HSA & FSA options)

• Employer-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance 

• 401k offered for unionized employees (through OPEIU8)

• 403b offered for non-union employees

• Employee Assistance Program

• Travel Assistance Program

• Aflac offered for all employees.

About us:

The Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) has a 30-year history and track record of owning and managing low-income housing; developing innovative solutions to homelessness; advocating for housing justice; providing supportive services; and operating hygiene services for homeless people at our Urban Rest Stops. LIHI staff have developed over 5,000 affordable housing units and manages over 3,000 units including rental housing, permanent supportive housing and transitional housing. The populations served include: families, singles, seniors, veterans, young adults, immigrants, low wage workers, and people living with physical and mental disabilities. LIHI is one of the largest nonprofit housing organizations in the state. Our properties are located in Seattle, King County, and five adjacent counties. LIHI is a national leader in sponsoring tiny house villages as a crisis solution to homelessness. Annually, the tiny house villages and shelters serve 2,000 homeless people and our hygiene programs serve over 8,000 homeless people. LIHI staff is collaborative, dynamic, and dedicated to taking bold steps in ending homelessness and creating supportive communities for people to thrive. #hp

Salary : $29 - $31