Office Assistant​/Receptionist at D.R. Horton, Inc Spanish Fort, AL

Description

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest home builder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry‑level and first‑time move‑up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for home buyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries.

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D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for an Office Assistant
. The right candidate will maintain responsibility for the day‑to‑day operations of the office. Perform administrative functions, such as answering phones, greeting guests, signing for packages, and provide administrative support to the Division President and management team.

• Maintain responsibility for reception and telephone duties, including sorting/distributing mail and signing for packages
• Troubleshoot any problems with office machinery. Call for maintenance if necessary
• Act as liaison to property management and assist with scheduling office maintenance
• Manage meeting calendars for division conference rooms
• Order and stock office supplies
• Maintain office services such as coffee service, water, Office Depot, Staples, UPS, and Fed Ex accounts
• Schedule and organize activities such as meetings, travel and department activities for all members of the management team
• Assist Division President by creating/developing general correspondence, spreadsheets, presentations, agendas, memos, etc., managing their schedule and updating outlook contacts/calendars
• Develop effective working relationships with all departments
• Handle confidential and non‑routine information
• Coordinate and arrange division dinners and events, flights, hotels, rental cars and other travel related requests
• Assist with corporate‑driven initiatives such as Benefits open enrollment meetings, Camp Horton, Career Fairs, Internship program and other HR events
• Assist other departments as schedule allows
• Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
• Ability to work overtime

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• One to two years of related experience and/or training
• Possess superb interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion
  
  Ability to communicate and work with all levels of management and personnel
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities with attention to detail
• Comfortable with multi‑tasking and prioritizing deadlines
• PowerPoint experience
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications
• Proficiency with MS Office and email

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent from a two‑year college or technical school preferred

Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401(K)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
• Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits

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