Administrative Assistant I- Trainee

Corporate Values:  Integrity, Respectful, Leadership, Sustainable

Alaska Housing Finance Corporation

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I - TRAINEE

ANCHORAGE

This is a temporary training position for six months. The goal of the training is to assist eligible public housing residents in developing job skills that an applicant currently does not have by providing on-the-job training for basic office skills and by participating in computer classes with AHFC. This position is not intended to serve individuals who may already possess basic office skills.

This is a temporary position that does not offer employment with AHFC at the completion of the training period.

General Description

Under the direct supervision of department supervisor, this training position receives, opens and disburses Corporation mail; receives and greets customers; posts outgoing mail; performs basic data entry tasks; maintains the Corporation's telephone exchange and performs switchboard duties; completes a variety of clerical tasks.  This is a non-exempt, non- supervisory position.

THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION – NOT TO EXCEED 6 (SIX) MONTHS. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: Telephone etiquette and techniques; branch telephone exchange procedures; basic clerical procedures.

Skills in: Good organizational aptitude; accurate work product; basic computer and data input experience; good oral and written communications skills.

Ability to: Plan, organize and prioritize work with minimum supervision, maintain pleasant working relationships.  Meet the public, use telephone directories and equipment, think and act quickly in emergencies.  Perform routine clerical work with speed and accuracy.  Speak and write clearly and effectively; follow oral and written directions.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from High School or equivalent. Office experience is preferred but not required.

$16.97 per hour (AHFC excludes this increase in income during the training period)

A complete job description and online application may be obtained from the website at https://www.ahfc.us/about-us/jobs/all-job-seekers/.  A new AHFC application must be submitted for each position (a resume may be attached).

Preference will be given to Public Housing Residents.

AHFC provides employment opportunities to low and very low-income persons, in compliance with Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968. Public Housing Residents are encouraged to apply.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED 

All external applicants tentatively selected for this position shall be required to submit to urinalysis and breath alcohol testing to screen for illegal drug/alcohol use.

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