Overview:
Take the next step in your career with Colliers Engineering & Design as an Administrative Assistant! Join us and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our Business Development team working out of our Holmdel, NJ office.
This Administrative Assistant will provide intermediate-level administrative support to the designated area, business unit, or team members within the organization. Responsibilities include managing a variety of administrative functions, some of which may involve handling sensitive or confidential information. This role may also contribute to billable project work and support business development.
Responsibilities:
* Manage Director's calendar, schedule meetings, and coordinate internal/external appointments.
* Prepare agendas, take notes, and track follow-ups for key meetings.
* Perform scanning, organizing, and filing of digital and hard-copy documents in accordance with company standards.
* Prepare, proofread, and finalize a variety of business documents including letters, memos, correspondence, proposals, reports, transmittals, and applications.
* Coordinate incoming and outgoing mail, including preparation of packages for delivery and arranging hand deliveries as required.
* Answer and direct incoming calls for assigned team members, maintaining professional communication at all times.
* Manage travel needs.
* Support scheduling and logistics for internal and external meetings, training sessions, and lunch-and-learns-managing calendars, guest instructions, meeting minutes, and food orders.
* Maintain compliance with corporate standards (e.g., file structures, naming conventions, templates) across all documentation.
* Assist with administrative tasks in systems such as BST, Concur, and Unanet, including time tracking, expense reporting, and project initiation support.
* Serve as point of contact for the Public BD team for coordination and information-sharing.
* Support team-wide communications including updates, reminders, and distribution of planning materials.
* Assist in tracking action items and progress across BD priorities and strategic initiatives.
* Support HR with onboarding of new hires, including preparation of workspaces and coordinating office logistics.
* Serve as a liaison with Corporate Services to ensure consistent communication and resource access.
* Support project managers in communicating with clients, distributing deliverables, and maintaining project timelines.
* Manage updates and maintenance of internal and client-facing databases with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality.
Qualifications:
* Associate degree, vocational training, or equivalent education in a related field.
* 0-3+ years of relevant office or administrative experience.
* Notary Public certification preferred.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite/O365 applications.
* Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
* Demonstrates professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information.
* Capable of identifying, analyzing, and implementing process improvements.
* Proactive and resourceful with a strong problem-solving mindset.
* Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
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