Receptionist Administrative Assistant
Houston, TX - USA
Job Summary
JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.
Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best most talented peopleand empowering them tothrive grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether youve got deep experience in commercial real estate skilled trades or technology or youre looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.
Receptionist / Administrative Assistant- JLL
What this job involves:
The Receptionist / Administrative Assistant plays a key role in ensuring the efficient day-to-day operation of the office environment. This position supports office operations enhances employee and client experience and maintains a professional and organized workplace. This role requires a highly motivated and proactive professional capable of anticipating needs taking initiative and delivering results in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks meet deadlines and manage multiple responsibilities efficiently while working with minimal supervision.
What your day-to-day will look like:
Greet and assist visitors clients and employees in a professional courteous and welcoming manner serving as the first point of contact by answering and directing incoming calls managing general inquiries and communicating site safety procedures and visitor guidelines.
Provide a high level of hospitality by proactively offering beverage options to visitors and clients coordinating in advance with meeting organizers to understand guest preferences and ensure refreshments are prepared and delivered to conference rooms in a timely manner.
Coordinate meeting schedules and prepare conference rooms ensuring all audio/visual catering and event requirements are met efficiently and maintaining a professional client-ready environment throughout meetings.
Engage with stakeholders to gather and document catering requirements including dietary restrictions and special preferences communicating all dietary needs clearly to vendors and confirming proper execution prior to delivery.
Maintain and update employee nameplates seating distribution office and kitchen supplies inventory to ensure accurate office organization and appropriate stock levels.
Receive sort and distribute incoming mail and packages manage outgoing mail shipping and courier services (e.g. UPS FedEx) and serve as point of contact for deliveries and vendors.
Partner with management and planning teams to coordinate events catering and team-building activities while maintaining meeting rooms to ensure proper functionality of equipment and cleanliness of shared spaces.
Liaise with third-party vendors including catering cleaning and office service providers and assist with coordinating facility maintenance and office service requests.
Support workspace coordination including seating arrangements and onboarding/offboarding logistics.
Demonstrate initiative by proactively identifying and resolving issues related to mail services copier operations parking facilities security badges and conference room management in a timely and professional manner while maintaining a high level of customer service.
Required Qualifications:
HS diploma or equivalent.
35 years of relevant experience in an administrative office support or receptionist role
Excellent customer service and relationship-building skills.
Strong organizational communication and interpersonal abilities.
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
Proactive detail-oriented and solution-driven mindset.
Professional demeanor with a positive can-do attitude.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook Teams).
Preferred Qualifications:
Associate degree or equivalent experience preferred
Working knowledge of office operations workplace services and facilities coordination with experience coordinating vendors and service requests
Strong event logistics skills including rooms catering timing setup and excellent stakeholder coordination with hosts IT/AV security facilities and vendors
Security and privacy-minded approach to access control visitor escorting and executive area management
Experience supporting executive-level professionals with visitor and guest management discipline
Understanding of HSSE management principles safety procedures hazard assessments and compliance requirements
Schedule: Monday Friday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM. Flexibility required to accommodate varying business needs special events and operational demands.
This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Location:
On-site Houston TXIf this job description resonates with you we encourage you to apply even if you dont meet all the requirements. Were interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:
JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:
401(k) plan with matching company contributions
Comprehensive Medical Dental & Vision Care
Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay
At JLL we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities we analyze your application for relevant skills experiences and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role yourepursuing.
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Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
Provides business consulting; investment banking services including corporate finance and investment advisory on mergers and acquisitions; asset management services including fund, portfolio and wealth management; real estate property management and brokerage services.