Executive Assistant

*D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder 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 homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website at_ more information.

*D.R. Horton, Inc.*is currently looking for an * Executive Assistant-BLD *in the Executive Department. The right candidate will provide executive assistance to the Division President.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Schedule and organize complex activities such as meetings, travel, and department activities for all members of the senior management team
• Create and develop visual presentations for the Division President
• Work independently and within a team on special and nonrecurring and ongoing projects. Act as a project manager for special projects, at the request of the Division President, which may include planning and coordinating multiple presentations, disseminating information, and organizing company-wide events
• Type and design general correspondence, memos, charts, tables, graphs, business plans, etc.
• Attend upper level manager meetings and take notes for documentation/distribution
• Run/distribute reports both electronically and as hard copies
• Assist the Division President in the management of his/her schedule
• Sort and distribute mail. Open mail and determine the level of priority
• Answer the phone and take messages or field/answer all routine and non-routine questions
• Maintain heavy involvement in complaint resolution
• Possess purchasing duties such as selecting vendors, negotiating contracts, and establishing inventory levels
• Approve ITRs
• Oversee building maintenance including scheduling/contracting pest control, scheduling the annual fire safety inspection of fire extinguishers/signs, acting as a liaison to property management, etc.
• Order office supplies and maintain postage
• Conduct new hire processing and coordinate new employee set up
• Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company

Education and/or Experience

• Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school
• Four to six years of related experience and/or training
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Ability to organize and prioritize large volumes of information and calls
• Ability to multi-task and attention to detail
• Proficiency with MS Office and email

Preferred Qualifications

• Meeting planning experience preferred
• Notary Public a plus

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

Salary Range: $60,000 - $90,000

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Job: * Administrative

Organization: * Home Builder

Title: Executive Assistant

Location: Illinois-Schaumburg

Requisition ID: 2603226