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On-Site Administrative Assistant

AKAM · New York, NY · Yesterday
AdministrativeFull-time

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as the first point of contact for residents, visitors, and vendors, responding to inquiries professionally and promptly.
  • Perform general administrative duties including answering phones, managing emails, filing, scanning, and data entry.
  • Meet required standards for responding to communications from residents, owners, staff, and vendors.
  • Answer phone calls promptly; return any missed calls within four business hours.
  • Assess and address resident or owner requests and concerns; escalate, as necessary.
  • Be knowledgeable of building policies and available for individual meetings with Board Members or Residents.
  • Implement hospitality best practices to enhance resident experience.
  • Maintain and update resident and property records in property management software.
  • Assist with scheduling and coordinating meetings, inspections, and property-related events.
  • Process work orders, track maintenance requests, and communicate status updates to residents and management.
  • Prepare reports, correspondence, and notices for management and residents.
  • Assist with move-ins, move-outs, and lease documentation as needed.
  • Support accounting functions such as preparing invoices, collecting payments, and reconciling petty cash.
  • Maintain office supplies and ensure office equipment is functioning properly.
  • Assist management team with special projects, events, or administrative tasks as needed.

Software & Systems Proficiency

  • Yardi – basic data entry and reporting.
  • Fresh Service – submitting and monitoring internal service requests, and check requests (reimbursement to Board/Super, insurance and vendor deposit) as needed.
  • SharePoint – document management and record keeping.
  • Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word – communication lists, and templates.
  • Building Link or Email distribution – resident updates, memos, Financial Statements distribution, etc.
  • Monday.com – project tasks tracking and status updates (case-by-case).
  • Avid – accounts payable system.
  • Site-Compli – a working knowledge of for NYC market.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s degree preferred.
  • 1–3 years of administrative experience, preferably in property management or real estate.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and property management software (Yardi, RealPage, or similar).
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Professional demeanor and ability to maintain confidentiality.

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