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Administrative Assistant

AT CBRE
CBRE

Administrative Assistant

Los Angeles, CA

Get ready for an exciting career with CBRE!

CBRE is the global leader in commercial real estate services. We have been ranked the industry's top brand by the Lipsey Company for 15 consecutive years and one of Fortune's "Most Admired Companies" in the sector four years running. Through our values of respect, integrity, service and excellence, we focus on crafting successful outcomes for our clients, employees and shareholders.

We offer a competitive compensation package, complete with benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision/401(k)/Disability/Paid holidays/vacation).

About the Role:

As a CBRE Administrative Assistant, you will provide administrative support to a department or manager. You'll answer, screen and forward telephone calls, greet customers and resolve customer complaints.

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This job is part of the Administrative Services job function. They are responsible for providing administrative support to areas of the business including operations, teams, job functions and senior management.

What You'll Do:

  • Perform administrative duties including conducting research, updating databases, and preparing collateral materials for mass mailings.
  • Answer and route calls to appropriate personnel or voicemail. Respond to routine inquiries and provide information about the organization. Maintain confidentiality of all calls and information.
  • Issue visitor's passes, validate parking and maintain guest logs.
  • Assist with scheduling meetings and preparing conference rooms. Maintain reception area, conference rooms, and kitchen areas.
  • Interact with vendors for events and coordinate setup in conference rooms.
  • Write routine reports and correspondence and respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, and supervisors.
  • Use existing procedures to solve straightforward problems while having a limited opportunity to exercise discretion.
  • Impact through clearly defined duties, methods, and tasks are described in detail.
  • Deliver own output by following defined procedures and processes under close supervision and guidance.

What You'll Need:

  • High School Diploma or GED with up to 2 years of job-related experience.
  • Ability to follow basic work routines and standards in the application of work.
  • Communication skills to exchange straightforward information.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
  • Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.
  • Basic math skills. Ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages, discounts, and markups.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Why CBRE?

An environment of respect, integrity, service and excellence crafts our approach to every opportunity.

We lead by example, guided by the needs of the cities we inhabit, the communities we build and the world we live in!

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Administrative Assistant position is $33.65 per hour and the maximum salary for the Administrative Assistant position is $38.47 per hour. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. We offer a competitive compensation package, complete with benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision/401(k)/Disability/Paid holidays/vacation).

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

NOTE: Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing. If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter.

Client-provided location(s): Los Angeles, CA, USA
Job ID: CBRE-189862
Employment Type: Full Time