Administrative Assistant III

SUMMARY

The Administrative Assistant III reports to a Manager and provides coordination and support in the areas of the regional reports, regional information tracking, ESAT, regional newsletters and in some cases supervises other Administrative Assistants.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Carry out the day-to-day execution of clerical duties to ensure BGIS operations are provided with administrative support
  • Coordinate regional reports and perform preliminary analysis
  • Coordinate corporate initiatives throughout the region
  • Track regional priorities and ensure that information is tracked and compiled as requested
  • Coordinate ESAT information and dissemination
  • Coordinate regional conferences/meetings; prepare logistics and develop preliminary agenda
  • Prepare initial content of newsletter/communications for the region (i.e. Vision Articles, Tenant Newsletters, etc.)
  • Prepare/review information prior to Portfolio Manager's approval of documents regarding the accuracy of content
  • In some cases, enter and update Team Members' information in HRMS.
  • Other related general administrative duties as required
  • Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

  • Requires three (3) to five (5) years of administrative experience
  • Excellent computer skills, proficient with MS Office
  • Self-motivated
  • Ability to work independently with little or no supervision
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Effective leadership skills - may have personnel to manage
  • Strong time management skills and organizational skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong customer focus

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

  • None required

This is a regular, full-time position with a salary range of $45,968 - $57,461 per annum. The starting salary will be based on the successful candidate's competencies, including but not limited to experience, education and performance related to this role.

We value transparency in our hiring processes. Please note, artificial intelligence may be used in certain stages to screen, assess, or select applicants, however, a human reviewer makes all final decisions. This posting is for an existing vacancy.BGIS is a global leader in integrated facility management services. With a combined team of over 10,000 globally, BGIS relentlessly focuses on delivering innovative service solutions that create value for its clients. Globally, BGIS manages over 50,000 facilities totaling more than 600 million square feet across several markets including government, higher education, utilities, telecommunications, financial services, oil & gas, healthcare and cloud enterprise. In addition to managing a diverse portfolio of corporate offices, retail, colleges, hospitals and industrial assets, BGIS is a world leader in the management of data centers and other critical environments.

At BGIS we believe that diversity and inclusion is a key business driver, such that we never lose sight of its importance as it is woven into the fabric if our organization. We are committed to maintaining a barrier-free recruitment process by providing equal employment opportunities through recruiting and retention of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize that promoting diversity is an essential component of our continuing pursuit for organizational success!

BGIS is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome you to apply for a position with us! If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us at askPC@bgis.com. Upon request for accommodation, we will consult with the applicant in question and provide, or arrange for the provision of, a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant's accessibility needs due to disability.

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