Assistant Administrator — Family Shelter, Soundview

Job overview

The Assistant Administrator — Family Shelter, Soundview role is onsite at a family facility in the Soundview area of the Bronx, New York. The stated salary range is $75,000–$83,000 per year. Homes for the Homeless operates family shelters and onsite programs intended to help families thrive after leaving shelter. The assistant administrator supports the site administrator with daily facility operations and coordinates across education, recreation, social services, maintenance, and security. The role helps maintain effective operations, regulatory compliance, and access to services for families.

What you'll do

• Support overall shelter management and provide operational coverage
• supervise and support departmental teams
• assist with recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, training, and development
• conduct facility walkthroughs
• coordinate family access to benefits and supportive resources
• ensure timely reporting
• support policies and compliance
• report incidents
• oversee purchasing, payroll, and petty cash.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

assistant administrator

family shelter management

shelter operations

staff supervision

family services

soundview bronx

new york ny

homes for the homeless

9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

monday–friday

$75k–$83k

24/7 facility operations

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• employer-funded 403(b)
• commuter benefits
• life insurance
• work/life assistance
• three weeks paid vacation
• 10 sick days
• three personal days
• 12 paid holidays.

Why this role

The posting specifies a 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday schedule, while also requiring flexibility because the facility operates 24/7.

About the employer

HOMES FOR THE HOMELESS, INC is hiring for this role. Industry: Temporary Shelters. Sector: 62.