Development Administrative Assistant

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SUMMARY

The Development Administrative Assistant is responsible for supporting the broad Property Development department. This resource will handle a variety of corporate tasks and have responsibilities that are essential to the Property Development team’s success.  The Development Administrative Assistant has strong written and oral communication skills, great attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Other duties may be assigned. 

• Support Development team in general office support including answering and directing phone calls, responding to emails, and producing and distributing correspondence.
• Supports the Development team as the Site Host.
• Manage executive schedules and active calendars in a fast paced, ever-changing environment.
• Manage executive expense reports accurately and in a timely manner.
• Coordinate logistics for conferences and company events; including detailed travel plans, itineraries, agendas, schedules, meeting materials and executive meals.
• Respond to questions, requests, or problems and directs to appropriate person or team in a timely manner, acting as the face of the executive to various stakeholders.
• Build effective working relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, providing updates and addressing concerns.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Proficient MS Office skills, specifically Outlook, Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with all levels of the organization with a high degree of professionalism.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive information with complete discretion and confidentiality.
• Ability to bring a positive outlook to all situations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Four or more years of relevant administrative experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

• Meeting Coordinator.
• Navigates within a broad matrix structure.
• Juggles multiple and diverse projects and priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

TOTAL REWARDS 

This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits. This role is bonus eligible and may be eligible for equity.

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action.  We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings.  We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.

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QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.