Administrative Assistant

Howard Hanna Real Estate Services

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Chesapeake, Virginia

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Administrative Assistant provides secretarial and advertising support to the branch office and sales agents while maintaining accurate real estate transaction records. Responsibilities include processing documents, managing office inventory, and performing general clerical tasks such as filing and answering phones.

Qualifications

You have proven computer skills, including proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook, along with strong clerical and administrative abilities. A high school diploma is required, and prior experience in an office administrative role is preferred, along with basic accounting and bookkeeping knowledge.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Publisher

Outlook

accounting

bookkeeping

Job Description


SUMMARY:  Under supervision of the Sales Office Manager, the Administrative Assistant provides administrative, secretarial and advertising support to the branch office and sales agents. 
 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Processes and maintains accurate records of all real estate transactions, as required by the state and according to Howard Hanna Real Estate Services policies.  Accurately reports information to the Office Manager, as well as the Accounting Department.
  • Collects, types and processes advertisements for newspapers and television (Showcase of Homes) in conjunction with the Marketing department.
  • Orders installation and removal of signs, as well as maintains office sign inventory.
  • Accurately maintains the Lock Box inventory and logs.
  • Performs general secretarial duties (typing, filing, etc.) for the office manager and sales agents.
  • Processes checks for funds involved in real estate transactions.
  • Processes documents for new agents, including dues, board fees and applications.
  • Updates real estate transaction data into computer system.
  • Answers telephone and greets visitors.
  • Requests service when machines need to be repaired; orders office supplies as needed; maintains office in a neat, orderly and attractive manner.
  • May perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:

  • Ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude when interacting with sales associates, clients, vendors and co-workers.  Must possess exemplary customer service skills.
  • Ability to communicate professionally in oral and written fashion.
  • Must possess strong clerical, statistical and administrative skills.
  • Proven computer skills and experience in using applications such as Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher, and Outlook.  Must be able to type with accuracy.
  • Prior experience in an office administrative role is preferred.
  • High school diploma required; business school education desirable; 
  • Knowledge of basic accounting, bookkeeping and computer skills required.
  • Ability to work independently on confidential material
  • Must possess good judgment and problem solving skills.
  • Ability to maintain skills required through training offered by the company or outside sources.

HowardHanna.com

Hanna Holdings, Inc. affiliates and assigns are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of such factors as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran's status or disability. The Company abides by all local, state and federal laws and regulations affecting the hiring of employees.

Howard Hanna Real Estate Services

The Hanna Family of Companies proudly provide real estate, title, insurance and mortgage services to clients across 13 states. As the largest family-owned and -operated real estate brokerage in the United States, this full-service real estate company has more than 480 offices and 15,000 sales associates and staff, including many of the industry’s top-producing real estate, title, mortgage and insurance agents.
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