Administrative Assistant

Newmark Group; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental Leave (up to 16 weeks)

Back-up care program

Generous paid time off

Referral Program

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Newmark Group, Inc. is seeking a highly organized Administrative Assistant to support an eight-person advisory team within the Healthcare & Higher Education Real Estate Advisory Team.

The role emphasizes day-to-day operations, confidentiality, and exceptional client service in a fast-paced professional services setting. This in-office position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining professional standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of administrative experience in a professional services environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and related tools; experience with billing and CRM is preferred.
• Ability to manage calendars, travel, expense reports, and client communications with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manage calendars and coordinate meetings, calls, and client appointments.
• Schedule travel and prepare detailed itineraries.
• Monitor team calendars, deadlines, and project coordination.
• Maintain filing systems and organize documents.
• Handle expense reports, invoicing, and client billing with accuracy.
• Assist with engagement documents, proposals, and contract administration.
• Onboard new team members and support office procedures.
• Provide professional support for internal and external clients.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Written and verbal communication

Discretion and confidentiality

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

CRM software

Billing/accounting software

Job description

Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK), together with its subsidiaries(“Newmark”), is a world leader in commercial real estate, seamlessly powering every phase of the property life cycle. Newmark’s comprehensive suite of services and products is uniquely tailored to each client, from owners to occupiers, investors to founders, and startups to blue-chip companies. Combining the platform’s global reach with market intelligence in both established and emerging property markets, Newmark provides superior service to clients across the industry spectrum. For the year end December 31, 2023, Newmark generated revenues of approximately $2.5 billion. As of March 31, 2024, Newmark’s company-owned offices, together with its business partners, operate from approximately 170 offices with 7,600 professionals around the world. To learn more, visit nmrk.com or follow @newmark.

Responsibilities

Administrative Assistant

Newmark – Healthcare & Higher Education Real Estate Advisory Team

Position Summary

The Healthcare & Higher Education Real Estate Advisory Team at Newmark is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support an eight-person advisory team. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring the efficient day-to-day operation of the Team by managing administrative, financial, and operational responsibilities while providing exceptional internal and external client service.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, client-focused professional services environment and exercises sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality

This is an in-office position during normal weekday business hours – remote work will only be available under special circumstances.

Primary Responsibilities

Administrative Support

• Manage calendars and coordinate internal and external meetings, conference calls, and client appointments.
• Schedule travel arrangements and prepare detailed travel itineraries as required.
• Monitor team calendars and assist with deadlines, follow-up items, and project coordination.
• Maintain electronic and physical filing systems and organize team documents.
• Track and process professional licensure and credentialing requirements for advisory team members.
• Prepare and submit expense reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Manage client billing, including coordinating with finance/accounting teams, preparing invoices, tracking receivables, and responding to billing inquiries.
• Assist with engagement documentation, proposals, and contract administration.
• Maintain project and administrative records to support accurate reporting and compliance.

Team & Client Support

• Serve as the primary administrative point of contact for the advisory team.
• Coordinate logistics for client meetings, presentations, and events.
• Assist with onboarding new team members and maintaining office procedures.
• Handle incoming correspondence, phone calls, and other communications professionally and promptly.
• Work with other Newmark personnel to support efficient and collaborative office operations.
• Perform other administrative and operational duties as assigned to support the team's personal and professional activities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of administrative experience with relevant educational background, preferably within commercial real estate, financial services, consulting, legal, or another professional services environment.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High degree of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel); experience with expense management, billing, CRM, and accounting software is preferred.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.

Personal Attributes

• Positive, service-oriented attitude.
• Strong problem-solving skills and initiative.
• Excellent time management and follow-through.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Dependable, resourceful, and committed to delivering high-quality work.

This position offers the opportunity to become an integral member of one of Newmark's leading specialty advisory teams, supporting complex real estate assignments for healthcare systems, colleges and universities, research institutions, and other mission-driven organizations throughout the United States.

Benefits and Perks:

• Industry leading Parental Leave Policy (up to 16 weeks)
• Bright Horizons back-up care program
• Generous paid time off
• Referral Program
• Opportunities to network and connect

Benefits/perks listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Newmark and the job location

Working Conditions:

This is an in-office position during normal weekday business hours – remote work will only be available under special circumstances. Normal working conditions with the absence of disagreeable elements

Note:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Newmark is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.