Administrative Assistant

Job Details

• Location:
  
  Fresh Pond - Cambridge, MA 02140
• Salary: $25.00 - $25.00 Hourly

Schochet is a recognized leader in multifamily development and property management, focusing on affordable housing. The Schochet Companies owns and/or manages nearly 6,000 apartments and 125,000 square feet of commercial space throughout New England. Fresh Pond Apartments is a 500+ unit family apartment community in Cambridge, MA. The Administrative Assistant will provide office support to the Sr. Property Manager and other staff throughout the property.

• Answer phones and greet visitors cordially. Take messages from answering machines and services as appropriate and direct calls to the appropriate person or assist the caller directly when needed.
• Open and close work orders as assigned, obtaining detailed information from residents to expedite repair work and keeping staff informed of customer issues and concerns.
• Send and receive rental applications, process applications onto the waitlist, and select and screen applications for tenancy.
• Coordinate mailings as assigned, such as annual waitlist updates, application processing, and vendor insurance certificates.
• Provide administrative support in scheduling, typing, filing, supply ordering, and mail coordination. Create and distribute resident notices and letters upon request of maintenance and management staff.

• Prior office experience required.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent customer service skills.

All new employees accrue 3 weeks of vacation per year, 12 paid holidays, 5 sick days, and 3 personal days per year. Benefits include health, dental, 401(k), and more available from day one. Schochet offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports employee growth and retention.

Interested candidates should submit a resume to  A pre‑employment background check is required. EOE. For more information, contact Robin at 617‑398‑5144 or visit