Administrative Assistant/Office Manager

Looking for an opportunity with a dynamic, fun, and goal-oriented company? We’re growing quickly and we’re looking for some not-so-typical talent to join our team. 
 
Progress Residential® is the largest providers of high-quality, single-family rental homes in the United States. With more than 90,000 homes across some of the fastest-growing markets, our residents appreciate the flexibility, freedom, and convenience of living in a single-family home without the obligations of home ownership. 

Progress is committed to making the home rental process easy and enjoyable for the residents we serve by empowering our team members and investing in innovative systems and technology. Our portfolio has continued to grow substantially the past few years and we see increasing demand for professionally managed single-family rental homes and anticipate continued growth. 

Employment with Progress Residential is conditional on a satisfactory background and drug screen as well as submitting proof satisfactory to Progress Residential that you are fully vaccinated against the Corona Virus COVID-19 disease, subject to any accommodations granted by Progress Residential based on disability or religion or as applicable by state law.

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Position Summary:

The Administrative Assistant/Office Manager provides general facilities, clerical and administrative support to the Progress Residential office and its national operations.  Including assistance with a diverse set of matters and projects. This is a fast-paced role with a variety of tasks associated that necessitates someone with high agility, professionalism and being comfortable in a rapidly changing environment. This role is key in supporting all employees and contractors with their day to day business needs.

Essential Functions:

• Manages all incoming and outgoing mail and parcels.

• Works with the Director of Facilities on national facilities projects which may include office remodels and/or office relocations and setting up facility vendors.

• Acts as primary point of contact for office support vendors and updates and maintains vendor list.

• Maintains office supplies and other consumable office products.

• Maintains break room, lobby and conference rooms keeping them stocked and presentable.

• Assumes reception responsibilities as required.

• From time to time may be asked to assist with visiting executives and their daily needs, set up and tear down of meetings in conference rooms and assist with IT questions, caterings, supply orders and travel as needed.

• Assist with internal and external meetings, including lodging and meeting accommodations for groups large and small.

• Handle sensitive business and confidential information with discretion, tact, and diplomacy.

• Support the organization in whatever capacity needed; embracing unexpected duties and projects as they arise.

• Assist with planning and coordinating facility and/or employee celebrations and events.

• May be asked to assist with coordinating travel arrangements, maintaining expense reports and other general administrative functions in a professional and personable manner.

• Maintain confidential nature of information and documents processed

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent with an Associates’ Degree a plus

• Proven experience as an office assistant, virtual assistant or in another relevant administrative role

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in high growth environment

• Intermediate to Advanced skills with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word

• Exceptional verbal communication skills, both by phone and in-person

• Working knowledge of office equipment. (e.g. printers, scanners, inserters and postage meters)

• Strong organizational and planning skills

• Commitment to excellent customer service to both internal and external customers

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time

What you can expect from us:

Progress Residential® offers all the financial and non-financial incentives you would expect from an innovative real estate investment and management firm:

• In addition to outstanding training, we host quarterly summits and town hall meetings to encourage growth, knowledge sharing and a good time. After all, it’s about progress, not perfection. 

• We offer competitive compensation, including a performance-based bonus.

• Our generous benefits package includes comprehensive healthcare coverage for you and your family, parental leave, paid time off, 401k match, 10 paid holidays and much more.
   

Closing Statement:
This summary is not an all-inclusive description of job duties. Other job duties and responsibilities may also be assigned by the incumbent’s supervisor at any time based upon Company need.
 
Progress Residential® is a proud Equal Opportunity employer, m/f/d/v.