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Administrative Assistant

CompanyLawson
LocationNorfolk
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 2, 2026
About The Company
As part of Lawson, recognized as a Best Places to Work in Multifamily and Best Places to Work in Multifamily for Women award winner with more than fifty years of experience developing, building, and managing multifamily real estate in Virginia, you'll be valued in a supportive environment that appreciates your contributions. We offer a positive and collaborative workplace culture, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
About the Role

Description

  

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Administrative Assistant to support the daily operations of our affordable housing organization. This role provides administrative, office, and document management support across development, construction, property management, risk management functions, as well as administrative support for our home office operations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, service-focused, and committed to improving processes while helping teams operate efficiently.


Key Responsibilities  

  • Provide administrative      support including correspondence, reports, presentations, and document      preparation.
  • Maintain organized      electronic and physical filing systems and business records.
  • Manage office      communications, phone calls, emails, visitors, and vendor interactions.
  • Coordinate meetings,      training sessions, events, and office logistics.
  • Support document management,      record retention, and data tracking activities.
  • Assist development,      construction, property management, and risk management teams with project      documentation and administrative tasks.
  • Maintain office supplies and      support a productive office environment.
  • Identify opportunities to      improve administrative processes and workflow efficiency.
  • Deliver professional      customer service to employees, residents, vendors, and business partners.


Requirements

Required

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 2 to 5 years of administrative or office support experience.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.
  • High attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Preferred

  • Associate degree preferred.
  • Experience in affordable housing, real estate, construction, or property management.
  • Experience with document management systems and business software.
  • Knowledge of affordable housing programs and compliance requirements.

What Makes You Successful

  • Dependable, organized, and proactive
  • Strong customer service mindset.
  • Solutions-oriented and adaptable.
  • Effective collaborator who supports team success.
  • Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Our Core Values

Join a team dedicated to creating quality affordable housing while making a positive impact in the communities we serve.

Key Skills
Administrative SupportDocument ManagementOffice LogisticsMicrosoft Office SuiteData TrackingRecord RetentionCustomer ServiceCommunicationTime ManagementAttention To DetailOrganizational SkillsVendor InteractionReport PreparationPresentation PreparationConfidentiality
Categories
AdministrativeConstructionCustomer Service & SupportManagement & Leadership
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Administrative Assistant will provide comprehensive support for office operations, including document management, meeting coordination, and vendor interactions. They will also assist various departments such as construction and property management with project documentation and process improvements.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$55,000 - $70,000
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
232
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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