Corporate Receptionist / Administrative Assistant

Why Southern Land?

Our full-service company is comprised of planning, architecture, design, construction, marketing, and resident experience professionals—all in-house and working together every day to envision and create uniquely beautiful places.

Position Summary

Southern Land Company, a national real estate development and construction firm, is seeking a full-time Corporate Receptionist / Administrative Assistant to join our dynamic team in our New York office located in Rockefeller Center. The position will consist of three primary job functions: receptionist, office coordinator and Administrative Assistant.

Primary Responsibilities

• Receptionist
  • Greet and assist employees and guests in a friendly and professional manner.
  • Answer, screen and direct calls on multi-line phone system.
  • Schedule appointments and update meeting calendars.
  • Receive, send and distribute mail.
• Office Coordinator
  • Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the office, including ordering and re-stocking of office and kitchen supplies and orderliness of meeting rooms, breakroom, and other shared spaces.
  • Point of contact for building and office equipment maintenance (copier, phones, postage meter, etc.).
  • Coordinate move/change requests, catering, AV and ancillary items with various departments.
• Administrative Assistant
  • Schedule meetings, conferences, and travel for staff and prepare expense reports for reimbursement.
  • Assist with team specific research and tracking as needed.
  • Point person for general inquiries regarding SLC developments.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Skills/Knowledge/Experience

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to keep sensitive information highly confidential always.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong and pleasant telephone and interpersonal skills, and the ability to deal professionally with clients, vendors, and co-workers on the phone and in person.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, ability to take initiative, use good judgment, demonstrate a strong sense of urgency and attention to detail, and carry multiple projects through to completion.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize work and ask for further clarification when necessary.
• Ability to work under pressure with tight time constraints, as well as the ability to deal with frequent interruptions, unresolved situations, frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years receptionist and/or administrative experience in professional office

Company Overview

Southern Land Company believes that community is the heart of every successful development project. With that as our starting point, we create residential developments around the country that provide a generous, comfortable lifestyle to those that call them home. In support of our single family and multifamily projects, we also undertake key retail, office, and recreation developments to craft convenient, complete communities. We believe in big ideas and paying attention to every detail required to realize them.

We Have…

• A strong national brand recognized for quality, performance, and artistry
• Guiding principles of creativity and innovation
• An open mind for new ideas and creative methods
• A strong compensation and benefits package, including health, vision, dental, 401k with a strong match, paid time off and more!

Southern Land Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and we seek to create an inclusive work place that embraces diverse backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives. Southern Land Company is a Drug Free Workplace. For more information, please visit our website at www.southernland.com.

The above information is only an illustration of the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Company and employee and is subject to change by the Company as the needs of the Company and requirements of the job change.