Administrative Assistant

Job Title: Administrative Assistant

Location: River North, Chicago, IL

Work Arrangement: In-Office

About the Client

Our client is a small, entrepreneurial real estate management and development firm with a collaborative team of approximately 10 employees. The company manages office and retail properties and is committed to providing a high-quality experience for its tenants and business partners.

Position Overview

Our client is looking for a polished, personable, and highly organized Administrative Assistant to support the team from its River North office. This is a tenant-facing position that requires strong communication, professionalism, and a proactive approach.

The Administrative Assistant will provide day-to-day administrative support to the team, assist with office operations, and serve as a professional and welcoming point of contact for tenants.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for tenants, responding to questions and requests in a professional and timely manner.
• Provide administrative support to leadership and other team members.
• Maintain organized records, files, and internal documents.
• Assist with general office operations, including supplies, mail, and vendor coordination.
• Help ensure the office runs smoothly and provide support on various administrative tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a professional and friendly approach.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Reliable, proactive, and able to take ownership of responsibilities.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Resourceful and able to work independently while being a strong team player.
• Previous administrative, office, customer service, or tenant-facing experience is preferred.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is personable, dependable, polished, and takes pride in creating a positive experience for tenants and team members. This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys variety in their day, works well in a small-team environment, and wants to be an important part of a growing real estate company.