What are the responsibilities and job description for the Office Assistant position at Kandiyohi County Housing and Redevelopment...?
The Kandiyohi County Housing and Redevelopment Authority is a public housing authority serving residents in Kandiyohi and McLeod counties. Our services include managing 489 housing units in the two counties, administering rental assistance programs and administering rehab loan programs.
We are accepting applications for a full-time, 40 hours per week, Office Assistant who will be officed at the Lakeview Apartments in Willmar, MN. Work hours are M-F, 8:00 am-4:30 pm. The position provides administrative support for the Public Housing Program and acts as the front-line contact for applicants, residents and the public to provide information and answer questions. The position assists in collecting applications and recertifications for rental housing, verifying information, preparing lease documents, entering information into the program software and preparing files for review and approval.
To Apply and to review Full Job Description:
Online applications accepted at https://kandiyohicountyhra.bamboohr.com/careers/25
until position is filled with first consideration of applications received by April 3, 2026.
$21.23 - $22.55 starting wage DOE plus full benefit package.
Required Qualifications
A. Minimum High School Diploma or GED plus one year post high school education in secretarial/clerical field and two years related work experience or a combination of related post high school education and work experience beyond the high school diploma or GED to meet the minimum qualification.
B. Must be able to proficiently operate general office equipment (copy machine, calculator, fax machine) and personal computer using Microsoft Office programs and program specific Yardi software.
C. Must have strong organizational skills that demonstrate the ability to prioritize work and pivot when needed due to unforeseen circumstances to keep processes moving, meet recertification deadlines and maintain public housing occupancy at 98%.
D. Must have strong attention to detail skills that demonstrate the ability to self-check work to catch errors, correct errors and present work to supervisor that is accurate and free of errors.
E. Be able to read, interpret and be knowledgeable of organizational policies and procedures and perform job duties according to policies and procedures.
F. Must have a reliable mode of transportation, Minnesota Driver’s License, car insurance and be able to attend out of area training when necessary.
G. Must pass a satisfactory criminal background check.
H. Must be able to interact in a calm, friendly and professional manner with members of the public and with diverse populations.
I. Must have effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, HRA clients and the general public.
J. Must be punctual and have regular job attendance during scheduled work hours.
K. Must have the ability to make accurate mathematical computations.
L. Must be proficient in English verbal and written communications.
M. Must demonstrate continued responsible management of entrusted company time, property and internet/email privileges.
N. Must have the ability to maintain confidential data.
Job Responsibilities:
A. Perform job duties according to the HRA’s policies, procedures, and supervisor’s direction.
B. Assist the general public by answering the phone, greeting walk-ins, taking and distributing messages and providing information and applications for services as necessary.
C. Type letters, notices and other tenant correspondence as requested.
D. Assist in maintaining and updating program waiting list information and other database information as requested.
E. Assist Supervisor in screening clients for services eligibility as directed (conducting reference checks, faxing/emailing/mailing out verifications, sorting incoming verifications, etc).
F. Assist Supervisor in completing annual and interim tenant recertifications as directed to determine tenant’s continued program assistance.
G. Maintain records and files as requested.
H. Schedule appointments as requested.
I. Assist with special projects as requested.
J. Perform other job related duties as assigned or apparent.
Pay: $21.23 - $22.55 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $23