Job Opportunities at Affordable Housing Online
Last updated on March 16th, 2021
Database Researcher
<p><strong>JOB SUMMARY:</strong></p><p>This position conducts online research for affordable housing opportunities across the United States and updates and maintains our database with the findings. In the position, you will be part of a company that provides a database of federal affordable housing data for every state, county and city in America and maintains a one-of-a kind database of rental assistance programs accessed by more thana million low-income renters each month.</p><p> </p><p><strong>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></p><ul><li>Conduct thorough research using various search engines and online portals for rental housing opportunities throughout the United States. Research may include internet searches for apartments, specific low-cost housing locations, housing agencies, and other affordable housing assistance opportunities.</li><li>Determine pertinent information from findings needed for database and check for errors and duplication with other research and within current database.</li><li>Update database with detailed and pertinent housing information found through research.</li><li>Maintain database by removing nonessential information, combining duplicate data, updating property information.</li><li>Communicate via phone and email with property owners, apartment managers, housing agencies to gain additional knowledge and information about properties to include in the database.</li><li>Follow up on voicemails, emails, questions, etc. within 24 hours, or as reasonably possible</li></ul><p>depending on issue.</p><ul><li> Complete project goals timely and accurately.</li><li> Greet visitors in a friendly and professional manner.</li><li> Prioritize and organize daily activities effectively and efficiently.</li><li> Handle confidential company information in a professional and secure manner.</li><li> Champion, support and enhance the ApartmentSmart corporate culture in all activities.</li><li> Perform all other duties as assigned.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></p><p>Provide assistance in all areas of the business as needed.</p><p> </p><p><strong>SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></p><p>This position has no supervisory responsibilities.</p><p> </p><p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS</strong> and <strong>COMPETENCIES</strong>:</p><p> </p><p><em>Skills and Abilities</em></p><p>Excellent search engine skills, as well as strong working knowledge of Google Suite and Microsoft Applications, specifically Excel. Must have good typing and data entry skills. Strong attention to detail and efficiency while performing a variety of administration duties. Must be able to work independently and efficiently with little to no supervision. Effective time management and organization skills. Maintain a highly motivated work ethic. Ability to analyze lots of data and determine applicability as it relates to Company and database needs. Effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills in the English language. Ability to work effectively as part of a team and individually with little supervision and instruction.</p><p> </p><p><em>Education and Experience</em></p><ul><li>High School Diploma (or equivalent certification) required.</li><li>Prior work experience using search engines or maintaining databases helpful.</li></ul><p> </p><p><em>Physical Demands, Work Conditions and Environment</em></p><ul><li>Location of job requires working in a usual office environment.</li><li>Should be able to climb stairs on a regular basis. Office is located on a 2nd floor with no access to an elevator. ADA accommodations may be made on request.</li><li>Ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds.</li><li>May view a computer screen for long periods of time, as well as concentrate and focus eyes and mind on details for sustained periods.</li><li>Frequent use of hands in performing computer work where repetitive motion may occur.</li></ul><p> </p><p><em>Eligibility Requirements</em></p><ul><li>Must be at least 18 years of age.</li><li>Must be willing to submit to and pass a background investigation; any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation, including but not limited to: Driving Record, Criminal Background, Reference Check, etc.</li><li>Must be willing to submit to and pass a drug and alcohol screening.</li><li>Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.</li></ul><p>If interested provide a cover letter and resume to: jobs@affordablehousingonline.com</p>
