Sr. Administrative Assistant - Retail Leasing ($35.67 - $44.28)

Irvine Company; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Job summary

Irvine Company is seeking a Sr. Administrative Assistant in Retail Leasing in Irvine, CA. The role supports the SVP and leasing team, managing calendars, travel, and documentation, and acts as the liaison for internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities include preparing agendas, deal information, LOIs, and proposals, plus maintaining leasing records in Salesforce. Strong communication and multitasking are essential in a fast-paced CRE environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of executive support experience.
• Experience in commercial real estate, retail, leasing, or related field is a plus.
• Proficiency with Google Suite, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex calendars, coordinate travel, and provide administrative support to the SVP and leasing leaders.
• Assemble agendas, briefing materials, deal information, and presentations for meetings.
• Assist with letters of intent, deal summaries, proposals, and financial documentation; maintain records in Salesforce.
• Draft and proofread correspondence; act as liaison with internal and external stakeholders.
• Track follow-ups, leasing milestones, renewals, expirations, and deadlines.
• Coordinate information flow between leasing, legal, finance, construction, and marketing.
• Assist with planning leasing conferences, retailer events, and property tours.
• Maintain organized electronic files and identify process improvements.
• Conduct research and support ad hoc initiatives for the SVP or leasing leadership.

Skills

Google Suite

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience)

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Sr. Administrative Assistant - Retail Leasing ($35.67 - $44.28)

Date: Sep 4, 2026

Property: 110 INNOVATION (0009)

Location: Irvine, CA, 92617

Division: Retail Leasing (Retail Leasing)

Position Summary:

Provides administrative, organizational, and operational support to the Senior Vice President of Retail Leasing and the broader leasing team. This role ensures the department remains efficient and responsive by managing complex schedules, coordinating leasing documentation, and serving as a liaison for internal and external stakeholders. The position is essential for supporting executive leadership in executing leasing initiatives and maintaining organized, effective departmental operations.

• Manage complex calendars, coordinate travel, and provide comprehensive administrative assistance to the Senior Vice President (SVP) and other retail leasing leaders.
• Assemble agendas, briefing materials, deal information, and presentations to prepare leadership for meetings.
• Assist professionals with letters of intent, deal summaries, proposals, and financial information.
  Maintain accurate records of leasing activity, deal status, and prospective tenant information in systems like Salesforce.
• Draft and proofread correspondence, serve as a professional point of contact for external and internal stakeholders, and handle sensitive information discreetly.
• Track follow-up items, leasing milestones (renewals, expirations), and deadlines to ensure commitments are met.
• Facilitate information flow between leasing, legal, finance, construction, and marketing departments.
• Assist with planning and support for leasing conferences, retailer events, and property tours.
• Maintain organized electronic files and identify opportunities to improve administrative processes and office organization.
• Conduct research and support ad hoc initiatives as assigned by the SVP or leasing leadership.

Additional Skills:

• Strong proficiency in Google Suite, Excel, Word, PowerPoint; Salesforce a plus.
• Ability to interact confidently with senior executives, retailers, brokers, and other professionals.

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience)

Preferred Years of Relevant Work Experience:

• 5+ years of experience providing executive support to senior leaders or multiple teams in a fast-paced setting, ideally in commercial real estate, retail, leasing, development, or a related field.

Additional Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications / Other Expectations:

Compensation:

Base Pay Range:$35.67 -$44.28

Actual placement within this range may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.

The Company also offers competitive benefits for full time employees including paid time off, matching 401(k), and health benefits.

About Us:

Irvine Company Retail Properties (a division of Irvine Company) has created some of America’s most popular retail centers. Each of our 40 retail centers - including Fashion Island in Newport Beach, Irvine Spectrum Center and The Market Place, as well as neighborhood shopping centers like Woodbury Town Center in Irvine - is meticulously planned and ideally located to support the community it serves.

We take as much pride in our employee community as we do the communities we create. It’s an environment populated with talented and experienced people, a collaborative spirit and abundant opportunities.

The Irvine Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, termination, and training, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, age, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, and local law. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.