Administrative Assistant

Why Join Us?

At Highwoods, we're more than just a commercial real estate company-we're in the business of creating remarkable workplaces that inspire and support growth, community, and connection. Our mission is to build environments and experiences that empower our teammates and customers to achieve more together. Through a blend of innovation, care, and commitment to quality, we deliver exceptional spaces that are worth the commute, add value to our customers, and positively impact our communities.

Position Description:

• Coordinate and support customer events, including food trucks, pop-ups, wellness initiatives, and seasonal activations.
• Conduct Fitness Center tours and manage waiver agreements.
• Work with the marketing and property management teams on customer communications and engagement strategies.
• Manage and oversee reservations for amenity spaces, including conference rooms, social spaces and common areas.
• Provide day-to-day administrative support for one or more members of the property management team.
• Conduct monthly property inspections and track action items.
• Monitor and manage janitorial services, ensuring all customer requests are addressed promptly.
• Oversee and follow up on work orders in Prism, tracking completion and resolution.
• Maintain and update customer databases in Prism and Salesforce.
• Assist with invoicing for additional tenant services, such as electric sub-meters and after-hours HVAC requests.
• Assist with fire drills and safety initiatives, including customer appreciation efforts post-drill.
• Support property managers with the operation of Cafes, Market Places and on-site amenities.
• Assist in third-party vendor coordination, scheduling, and service tracking.
• Stay actively engaged and support communication efforts during emergency situations.
• Assist the Property Managers with special projects including budgeting, preparation of monthly reports, capital expenditures, and annual CAM reconciliation letters
• Mail monthly statements and rent increase letters.
• Assist the Property Managers with Accounts Receivables, including correspondence to the customers, research and documentation.
• Assist with distribution and collection of customer surveys.
• Code and forward vendor invoices to respective Property Manager through electronic invoice system.
• Code and process receipts monthly via Corporate Purchase Card system.
• Issue and track building/suite/amenity access cards.
• Assist with move-ins/move-outs and preparing welcome packets.
• Maintain vendor COI's and confirm compliance.
• Distribute vendor invoices to department members via electronic Nexus system.
• Verify, code and forward master contract invoices.
• Set up CapX projects and Contracts for managers when needed

Position Requirements:

• Strong organizational and time management skills with a keen attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, engaging effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Proactive problem solver with a passion for delivering exceptional service
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with customers and teams
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while staying focused and accountable
• Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities with flexibility, efficiency and poise

Education/Experience:

• Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• 3+ years of administrative experience, preferably in property management or a related field
• 1-3 years of relevant customer experience or hospitality experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems; Salesforce experience is a plus

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Work is of a general office nature; while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and see; required to use arms and hands to reach and handle; typing on computer keyboard and using phone required. Ability to read, understand, and to communicate information and ideas clearly in writing and orally is required. The employee may occasionally need to walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch; and lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.