Administrative Coordinator

Job Summary

We offer competitive salaries, great benefits, and work that matters to our community.

The Organization: The Seattle Housing Authority (SHA) is a mission-driven leader in affordable housing, headquartered on Elliot Ave West with sweeping views of Elliot Bay and the Puget Sound. With additional field offices across Seattle, we are committed to expanding housing opportunities, strengthening communities, and supporting a workplace where people grow and thrive.

The position: We are looking for an administrative coordinator to join our team! This role is perfect for someone who can perform complex, sensitive, or confidential administrative and technical duties to support the administration of the low-income public housing (LIPH) program at SHA.

The Location: 101 Elliot Ave W, Seattle, WA 98109

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field
• Three or more years of experience in project coordination, administrative work, or a related field

What will you do?

• Serve as the primary coordinator for the administrative activities for the LIPH team
• Coordinate recruitment processes and serve as the liaison between the hiring manager and Human Resources
• Serve as the timekeeper for LIPH staff to ensure timecards are completed within required timelines
• Support the processing of required financial records for procurement-related processes and program participant payments
• Purchase and maintain inventory of supplies and materials needed for program operations
• Support the meeting coordinator and maintain precise and organized notes for meetings and other program records, trainings, and personnel related records
• Provide administrative support, such as preparing reports, creating presentations, drafting documents, managing email and phone correspondence, and maintaining digital filing systems
• Analyze current office procedures to identify ways to increase efficiency and standardize processes

For additional information on the job, please see the full job description.

How to Apply: To apply, complete the online NeoGov application by clicking the Apply button in the upper right-hand corner of this posting.

Application Tips:

• Update the Work Experience and Education sections with your most current information. Note: SHA does not accept external attachments, such as resumes or cover letters.
• Complete the Agency-Wide questions. Even if you have applied to SHA before, please review and update your responses.
• Respond to any Supplemental Questions, if applicable.

Why Should You Apply?

• Our Culture: SHA offers a supportive, energetic workplace where collaboration and growth thrive. Our talented team has helped make us a nationally recognized leader in affordable housing and community development.
• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS)
  • Generous paid leave and holidays
• Work-Life Balance
  • Reasonable hours
  • Opportunity for part-time remote work
• Professional Development
  • On-the-job training and growth opportunities

Our Commitment to Equity

SHA values your unique background and perspective – we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every listed qualification. Learn more in our diversity (Download PDF reader) and application equity (Download PDF reader) statement.