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Administrative Assistant

Brookdale Senior Living

Akron, OH · Posted July 14, 2026

Training provided. The posting says: “Extensive corporate support including a robust training program.”

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About the job

Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity

Make Lives Better Including Your Own. If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You’ll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness. Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.

Part and Full Time Benefits Eligibility

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k)

Associate assistance program

Employee discounts

Referral program

Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)

Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance

Full Time Only Benefits Eligibility

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Company provided life insurance

Adoption benefit

Disability (short and long term)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Optional life and dependent life insurance

Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan

Tuition reimbursement

Base pay in range will be determined by applicant’s skills and experience. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company’s 401(k) program.

Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting.

Schedules appointments, provides information to callers, documents meeting minutes, and performs various administrative functions.

Answers telephone and provides information to callers or routes calls to appropriate associate; places outgoing calls. Greets visitors, determines nature of business, and refers visitors to appropriate individual.

Types, edits, produces, and distributes a variety of documents including general correspondence, memorandums, statistical reports, presentation materials or other documents as requested.

Routes incoming mail. Uses courier, U.S. mail, overnight mail, e-mail or facsimile machines to send documents as directed.

Files correspondence and other records. Makes copies of correspondence or other printed material.

Takes minutes at staff meetings.

Orders office supplies and forms for associates and communities.

Assists in the preparation and coding of invoices for payment.

Assists in obtaining and/or completing new hire documentation for new associates.

May maintain associate personnel and community files.

Assists in the recruitment, orientation and retention of qualified staff.

May conduct tours of the community.

At the discretion of the Executive Director, may supervise one or more associates.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and minimum of one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certifications, Licenses, and other Special Requirements

None

Management/Decision Making

Makes standard and routine decisions based on detailed guidelines with little independent judgment. Problems are generally solved with clear, detailed guidelines or by reporting them to a supervisor.

Knowledge and Skills

Has a basic level of a skill and can follow written or verbal instructions. Has basic technical skills to complete a few repetitive and well-defined duties. Has a basic knowledge of the organization in order to answer basic questions. Basic typing skills essential along with basic knowledge of PC's and word processing software, preferably in a Microsoft Windows environment. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or associates of the organization. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Standing

Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors

Walking

Sitting

Use hands and fingers to handle or feel

Reach with hands and arms

Climb or balance

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Talk or hear

Ability to lift: Up to 25 pounds

Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens

Vision

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Brookdale is a Great Place to Be :

Gracious hospitality and neighborliness for our residents and families.

Home-like feel and all-around comfort for residents and visiting family members.

Entertaining events and gatherings so our residents can find connections in groups and 1:1 settings.

Industry leader in clinical care.

Nationwide company with 589 communities as of November 30, 2025, offering many opportunities to grow and learn as a sales professional.

Extensive corporate support including a robust training program.