If you combine strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail and the ability to balance multiple priorities, the position of Property Assistant offers you some compelling opportunities. In this role, you will:

• Expand your skills and experience in office administration, accounting and property management at a company that is proactive about learning and development and promotes from within whenever possible.
• Learn both the data center and real estate industries at one of the world's largest full-solution data center providers.
• Enjoy strong onboarding / training along with autonomy and support. You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of your role, while also having strong support when you need it. 
• Enjoy the close-knit camaraderie of two strong campus teams. You will join a Property Management team supporting 5 buildings on a 10-building campus and regularly interact with another team supporting the other buildings. 
• Showcase your potential to take on wider responsibilities and advance your career, perhaps stepping up to an Assistant Real Estate Manager in time.

Digital Realty: Where the cloud lives and business thrives. We built the global standard for technical real estate, developing a unique capability to acquire, manage, and scale data center campuses. Now, Digital Realty is building a unique ecosystem of open solutions that power customer growth through exceptional service on a foundation of unrivaled data center expertise. The new Digital Realty combines unparalleled data center services, carrier-dense interconnection, real estate acumen, and financial strength to create a unique power of choice and value when and where our customers need it.

To meet the basic qualification for this role you will have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship. To be a strong fit for the Property Assistant opportunity, you should also have:

• 2+ years of related administrative office and basic AP/AR experience Quick question for you - click here
• Associate or bachelor's degree preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook Quick question for you - click here
• Experience with Yardi or similar property management software preferred  
• Ability to express ideas clearly in written and verbal communications
• Strong organizational skills and detail orientation
• A commitment to providing excellent internal and external customer service
• Ability to work and thrive in a busy, transaction-heavy position with multiple priorities

You will be seated at our data center located at 43940 Digital Loudoun Plaza and work Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM. Typically, there is some overtime. 

Pictured: Strategically located on 98 acres of land in the Dulles technology corridor of Northern Virginia, this property is the seventh data center on the Ashburn Campus supporting both turn-key data centers and powered base building configurations.

Reporting to the Real Estate Manager, you will join a team that also includes an Assistant Real Estate Manager and be responsible for office management, accounts payable processes, purchase order creation, invoicing, vendor services, and maintaining files. You'll spend the majority of your time working in the Yardi leasing software application, processing purchase orders and vendor invoices, and maintaining current Certificates of Insurance. The remaining time will be focused on other office administration responsibilities. Additionally, you will visit the five sites you support as needed.

As part of your specific duties, you will:

• Manage the office environment. Distribute incoming mail, schedule and coordinate meetings and customer/employee events, order office, kitchen and breakroom supplies.
• Document and track all certificates of insurance from vendors and Customers.
• Assist with accounts receivable and accounts payable processes, purchase order creation, payment of expenses and preparation of all related documentation.
• Assist in the selection and performance of vendor services, including preparation of request for proposals and drafting service agreements.
• Assist in scheduling and facilitating maintenance with vendors and Customers.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with internal and external Customers and vendors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Note: this description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.