Administrative Assistant

Adams Homes - Canterbury Villas (Carrollton, GA); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams Homes in Houston, TX is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support day-to-day operations by helping customers, team members, and partners stay informed, organized, and connected. This role emphasizes strong communication, teamwork, and proficient use of Microsoft Office to handle calls, mail, supplies, and special projects, ensuring a smooth flow of information across our model home and office.

If you value a positive Can Do attitude and professional growth, Adams Homes offers an

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Office Administrative experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with customers, lenders, and team members.
• New Home Builder experience is a plus.
• Self-motivated and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming telephone calls promptly in a polite, professional manner and forward as needed.
• Assist customers and other team members.
• Work alongside lenders, permit authorities, title agents, and trade partners.
• Provide callers with organization information, directions, and general information.
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail.
• Oversee and assist in ordering clerical supplies for model home and office.
• Handle special administrative projects and overflow work.
• Take direction from management and grow professionally.
• Welcome clients and visitors and announce guests to appropriate personnel.

Skills

Office Administration

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Communication

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At Adams Homes, we like to create win-win situations for our employees, craftsmen, and our clients. For the last 35 years, our success has been built on keeping things simple, along with the design, quality, and affordability of our homes.

We’re seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our team in Houston, Texas. This role plays an important part in supporting our day-to-day operations by helping customers, team members, and partners stay informed, organized, and connected.

We recognize that people are truly what make the difference and that you are only as good as the people with whom you surround yourself. Each member of the Adams Homes family is hired based on the following qualities: a positive “Can Do!” attitude, a strong work ethic, and being a coachable team player.

Job Responsibilities

• Answers incoming telephone calls promptly in a polite, professional manner. Determine the purpose of calls and forward them appropriately while monitoring staff availability
• Assist customers and other team members
• Work alongside third-party relationships such as lenders, permit authorities, title agents, and trade partners
• Answer questions about the organization and provide callers with address, directions, and other general information
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail
• Oversee and assist in ordering clerical supply inventory for the model home and office
• Handle special administrative projects and overflow work from the department, as needed
• Take direction from management and demonstrate a desire to grow professionally
• Welcomes clients and on-site visitors cheerfully and professionally; determines the nature of their visit and announces guests to appropriate personnel

Requirements

• Self-motivated with the ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to interact professionally with customers, lenders, and team members
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• 2+ years of Office Administrative experience preferred
• New Home Builder Experience is a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
• Strong computer literacy
• Ability to manage workflow proficiently

Job Location

1085 Hercules Ave., Houston, TX 77058

Why Adams Homes?

Adams Homes is a leading new homebuilder with 35 years of success, having closed more than 50,000 homes across the Southeast since 1991. Accredited by the BBB, we support more than 200 active agents across 33 offices, all working toward one goal: “VALUE, Simplified.” We create win-win situations for our employees, craftsmen, and clients, and our success is based upon the design, quality, and affordability of our homes.

At Adams Homes, you’ll be part of a culture that works hard, celebrates wins, and delivers exceptional quality to every client.

'It’s the people that make the difference.' - Wayne Adams, Founder

Adams Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, or any other protected characteristic.