Administrative Assistant

Talentify; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

KW Property Management & Consulting is seeking a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support the front desk and all office operations in Fort Lauderdale. The role focuses on professional customer service, timely administrative tasks, and accurate record-keeping to ensure smooth property management services.

The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of related experience, strong MS Office skills, excellent communication, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced, team-oriented

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in a related role.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite.
• Strong multitasking and priority management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Typing speed 45–50 words per minute.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily management office operations following established procedures.
• Maintain front desk operations and perform clerical duties.
• Handle record keeping, filing, mail, data entry, and office supplies.
• Update and coordinate account information in computer databases.
• Research owner payment discrepancies.
• Coordinate important dates and meetings.
• Answer phones and route messages timely.
• Respond to emails within 24 hours.
• Handle mail pickup and distribution.
• Support architectural approvals, maintenance requests, lease info.
• Coordinate conference room events.
• Undertake special projects as assigned.

Skills

MS Office

Typing 45-50 wpm

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Job description

As the key employee liaisons between the client and KWPM services & internal support staff, the Administrative Assistant must perform the job duties with a view toward projecting a professional and competent image: Service to the customer in a friendly and outgoing manner is essential, while timeliness and professional appearance are key. The position is fundamental to the administrative and operational functions of the Company/Property and as such requires established organizational skills, with attention to detail and solid time management, and good interpersonal skills.

Duties and Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assist in the daily operation of the management office and administrative duties following established Company procedures and guidelines.
• The Administrative Assistant position entails working at the front desk, where the individual will perform a variety of administrative and clerical duties.
• Perform administrative assistant functions including but not limited to: record keeping, filing, mail collection and distribution, word processing, data entry, maintain and replenish office supplies, and other essential needs as required.
• Maintain, update, type, and coordinate account information in computer database.
• Research any owner discrepancies regarding payment to accounts.
• Coordinate and track important dates and meetings, such as turnover, annual, and budget meetings.
• Ensure that the telephone is answered properly and messages are handled courteously, accurately, and responded to in a timely manner.
• Ensure that emails are responded to within 24 hours.
• Ensure that all mail (i.e. Fed Ex, UPS, USPS) is picked up daily.
• Provide and maintain: architectural approvals, maintenance requests, sale/lease information, as well as any other forms specific to the property that may be developed.
• Reservation & coordination of conference room events.
• Special projects as instructed.

Work Environment

This position will be located indoors and in an office setting.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee is occasionally required to sit, stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 20 pounds or less. The position requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time non-exempt (hourly) position. Days and hours of work will be determine based on the business needs of the property. This schedule may change to accommodate the business needs of the property.

Travel

Minimal travel will be required for this position. Travel will be to attend meetings and trainings at an off-site location, generally within the city limits of the job site.

Required Education and Experience

• Prior experience in a related position; a minimum of 1-year experience.
• Working knowledge of computer and associated programs; MS Office Suite.
• Ability to multi-task, set, and manage priorities.
• Excellent communication and listening skills in order to interact with a diverse and multi culture population.
• Keyboarding ability with accuracy at 45-50 words per minute.
• Must function in team organized environment.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

KW Property Management & Consulting is a drug-free workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Dedicated:Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Functional Expert:Considered a thought leader on a subject

Team Player:Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented:Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

Job Security:Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

Growth Opportunities:Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Goal Completion:Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Equal Opportunity Employer

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