Administrative Assistant- Elevate

Administrative Position In Cleveland, OH Division

Build your career with Drees Homes! We are seeking enthusiastic candidates for an administrative position in our Cleveland, OH Division. In this position, you will be responsible for prompt, accurate processing of contracts, permits and closing documents for the Elevate Division. Primary duties and responsibilities include managing contractor registrations, vendor setup, and permit applications; building relationships with municipalities, communicating with divisional teams, and tracking permitting progress; handling coordination of print redraws, processing invoices, and assisting with Production Resource Coordinator duties as needed; auditing contracts, tracking Market Manager commissions, assisting with sales coordination, and managing documentation for contracts, addendums, and change requests; maintaining inventory sheets, processing production orders, managing marketing materials, and ensuring accurate updates to Dreeshomes.com and other platforms; supporting administrative tasks for the General Manager, training new Market Managers, attending meetings, and assisting in creating marketing materials and signage; processing real estate tax bills, check requests, and checks for deposit; communicating with relevant parties to facilitate closings; preparing closing packages, tracking construction loan draws, and ensuring necessary documents like Certificates of Occupancy are in place; attending sales meetings, creating final bills from contract documents, and verifying accuracy of HUD-1 settlement statements; ensuring all funds are received and deposited at closing, maintaining job files, and tracking closing information; notifying the General Manager of delays and assisting in resolution strategies; assisting in preparing forecasts and closing reports, managing lot purchases, and completing necessary paperwork in accordance with company policies.

Requirements, knowledge and skills include previous administrative experience; proficiency in the use of computer technology including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; excellent written and verbal communication skills; detail-minded with excellent organizational and follow up skills; previous experience in the real estate, new home sales industry and/or Marketing experience would be a real plus; displaying a friendly, personable and approachable manner; ability to take the initiative and exercise independent judgment; college degree (Bachelor's or Associates) preferred. The schedule of this position will be Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM, plus additional hours as necessary.

Premier benefits to support you include a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision; life, AD&D, and critical illness insurance; wellness rewards; 401(k) savings plan; profit sharing; paid time off increasing with tenure; tuition reimbursement; long and short disability and parental leave; employee discount program on the purchase of a Drees Home; Employee Assistance Program and much more! Excellent salary and bonus potential. Join a special team that works together to make Drees Homes a successful company and a rewarding place to work!