Administrative Assistant - Cherryvale Mall

CBL Properties; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA with employer match

401K with company match

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

CBL Properties is seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant at Cherryvale Mall in Rockford, IL. The role supports Mall Management, handles timekeeping, invoicing, insurance coordination, travel schedules, and meeting logistics to keep operations smooth.

Qualified candidates will have an Associate degree or equivalent experience, strong Excel/Word skills, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced retail environment. A comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or four years related experience; combination considered.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; knowledge of Ayuda, Yardi or JD Edwards a plus.
• Ability to read, write, interpret and analyze leases, contracts, operating and maintenance instructions.

Responsibilities

• Greets visitors and directs to appropriate area or person.
• Answers and screens office telephone calls and arranges conference calls.
• Reads and routes mail, prepares and maintains correspondence and files.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication skills

Work under pressure

Deadline oriented

Self-starter

Office software

Education

Associate degree (business admin a plus)

4 years related experience

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Ayuda

Yardi Commercial Property Management

JD Edwards

Job description

Description

CBL Properties, an innovative retail real estate company which owns, holds interests in, or manages properties across the US, is currently looking for a full-time Administrative Assistant at Cherrryvale Mall in Rockfort, IL. If you’d like to be a part of creating great shopping experiences, this opportunity may be the right choice for you!

• Greets visitors, directs to appropriate area or person.
• Answers and screens management office telephone calls, arranges conference calls, and facilitates phone outgoing message updates (hours of operation changes, holiday greetings, etc.).
• Reads and routes incoming mail, composes, prepares and maintains correspondence, files (electronic and hardcopy), prepares outgoing mail and correspondence.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Greets visitors, directs to appropriate area or person.
• Answers and screens management office telephone calls, arranges conference calls, and facilitates phone outgoing message updates (hours of operation changes, holiday greetings, etc.).
• Reads and routes incoming mail, composes, prepares and maintains correspondence, files (electronic and hardcopy), prepares outgoing mail and correspondence.

Specifically, The Administrative Assistant Does The Following

• Provides support to the Mall Management Team.
• Executes Timekeeping duties for the team.
• Facilitates issuance of licensee violation fees (open early closing/late opening, trash, hawking, signage, etc.).
• Forwards all bank receipts, Payplus invoices, and UTL invoices to AP Analyst.
• Forwards certificates of insurance to Lease Maintenance (Operations Services).
• Submits batch scan to Lease Operations (Operations Services).
• Prepares back-up documentation as needed for tenant suits, submit to Legal Collections (Corporate).
• Verifies coverage of insurance (vendors).
• Collects/retains proof of insurance from entities performing work at property. Ensures purchasing card receipt coordination (verifying/transmitting per spreadsheet).
• Coordinates manager’s schedule and makes appointments, arranges and coordinates travel schedules and reservations, coordinates and arranges meetings, prepares agendas, reserves and prepares facilities, and records and transcribes minutes of meetings.
• Orders and maintains office supplies, postage, and arranges for equipment maintenance as needed.
• Provides assistance with billing, payment and other financial processes, communicates with Operations Services.
• Prepares miscellaneous construction invoices (hot work permits, sprinkler drain down fees, etc.).
• Provides Specialty Leasing & Advertising Initial Deal Flow Support.
• Serves as backup to Shared Services for Sales/Rent collection information.
• Conducts research, compiles and prepares statistical or other reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Associates degree (business admin is a plus) or four years related experience and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience (1 year of education= 2 years' experience) may be considered.
• The ideal candidate will possess the following characteristics: attention to detail, team player, strong communication skills, ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, goal oriented and a self-starter.
• Ability to read, write, interpret and analyze documents such as leases, contracts, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Excellent communication skills, including ability to speak effectively with shoppers and tenants as well as CBL team members.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Knowledge of Ayuda, Yardi Commercial Property Management or JD Edwards systems is a plus.
• Pay range $19 - $22 / hour.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About the Organization CBL Properties, headquartered in Chattanooga,TN, is a real estate investment trust (REIT) traded on the NYSE (NYSE: CBL) that has been in business for over 48 years. CBL owns and manages a portfolio of market-dominant malls, lifestyle retail centers, open-air centers, and outlet centers in thriving markets with strong demographics and high growth potential. We manage our portfolio to generate lasting value for our shareholders as well as to provide the communities we serve with a vibrant place to shop, dine, socialize and so much more. Each property is an economic engine for its community and a valued community partner. Over time, our properties have evolved to offer more than just a place to shop, but a community hub that combines retail, a variety of dining and entertainment options, events, services, health and wellness offerings, and more.

As a certifiedGreat Place to Work™ employer, CBL provides our team with comprehensive benefits, training, and opportunities for professional development. We offer a robust benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA with employer match, medical and dependent care FSA, short-term & long-term disability insurance, traditional and Roth 401K including company match and immediate vesting, tuition and learning reimbursement programs, volunteer hours, pet insurance, paid parental leave, life/AD&D insurance, voluntary accident/critical illness/hospital indemnity plans, PTO, referral bonus program, company-organized community service events, and paid holidays.

EOE Statement We are an Equal Opportunity and affirming diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and subsequent opportunities for training, advancement, promotion, compensation (increases and/or reductions) and/or termination without regard to race, national origin, gender, gender identity, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws. In addition, harassment on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws will not be tolerated.