Administrative Specialist, Senior

## Administrative Specialist, Senior Apply:
Hybrid Possible:
Hillsboro, OR:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
End Date:
October 26, 2026 (14 days left to apply):
R556
** Note**:
This job will be posted through 11:59 PM of the day
** prior
* * to the end date listed.
** Current Washington County Employees:
** Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.
** Job Type:
** Regular
* * Pay Range:**$28.38 - $34.50 Hourly
** Department:
** Housing Services
** FLSA Exemption Status:
** Non-Exempt
** About the Opportunity:
** The Housing Department is hiring for a
** Senior Administrative Specialist
** for our Rental Assistance Division to help further our mission of creating pathways out of homelessness, promoting housing stability, and investing in affordable communities for Washington County and our residents.  The Senior Administrative Specialist provides essential administrative, organizational, and customer service support to the Rental Assistance Division within the Department of Housing Services. This role provides administrative support to the Rental Assistance Division Manager and serves as a key point of contact for community members, applicants, program participants, and internal staff.

The position is a balance of direct administrative support work for the Division Manager and more general support to the broader division’s operations.
Core responsibilities include coordinating and maintaining calendars; organizing meetings, agendas, and minutes; responding to in person and written inquiries with sensitivity and sound judgment; and supporting division/department projects and workflows. The position also functions as one of the primary liaison to county departments and services, assisting with onboarding new staff, coordinating events and trainings, updating webpages and department communications, purchasing and managing supplies, and facilitating mail and facilities related functions.
The Senior Administrative Specialist plays a critical role in maintaining smooth daily operations, fostering a positive and collaborative team environment, and reflecting the department’s values of access and opportunity, responsiveness, collaboration, accountability, and sustained impact in all interactions.  
** Ideal Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):*
* * Friendly, patient approach to customer service with an understanding of trauma‐informed practices.
* Enthusiasm for supporting social service programs and helping teams across rental assistance, finance, and homeless services.
* Strong collaboration skills and the ability to contribute to a positive, supportive team environment.
* Ability to create, maintain, and improve office systems with light direction.
* Organized communicator who can prepare agendas, schedule meetings, update documents, and support daily administrative needs.
* Proactive problem‐solver who anticipates needs and offers creative, practical solutions.
* Comfortable coordinating office functions such as ordering supplies, organizing events or trainings, and managing mail or facility‐related tasks.
* To review the complete classification, including the full list of knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) associated with this position, use this link:
* * Administrative Specialist, Senior | Washington County, OR
* ** Minimum Qualifications
*
* Education and Experience:

* A high school diploma or equivalent. AND
* Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience providing administrative or clerical support. Additional Requirements
* Possession a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record per Washington County policy.
* Must complete a criminal background check post-offer.
** About the Department/Division:
** The Department of Housing Services (including the…