The Requirements
The ideal candidate for this role will be vibrant and professional, and someone who has a strong understanding and appreciation for office etiquette. Additionally, to be a strong fit for the Administrative Assistant opportunity, you should have:- 3+ years of related administrative / office experience *
- A professional and articulate presence and comfort interacting with senior executives
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Quick question for you - click here
- Experience developing presentations and managing spreadsheets; basic math skills
- Excellent writing skills including accurate grammar, spelling and punctuation
- Excellent customer service skills and gatekeeping abilities
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with strict attention to detail
- The ability to multitask and manage multiple activities and priorities
- A friendly people-oriented approach and the ability to interact effectively with customers and coworkers
- The ability to express ideas clearly in written and verbal communications
- A strong sense of ownership and goal driven personality
- Resourcefulness and the ability to achieve goals independently
- Reliability and punctuality
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university, preferably in Business Management, Communication, Real Estate or job relevant field
Pictured: Sustainability is key to security. That’s why many of our data centers around the world are LEED® or BREEAM certified and built to standards that maximize efficiency and minimize environmental impact.
The Role
In this role you will report to and directly support the Real Estate Manager (REM) and the Director of Property Operations, as well as members of the Operations team. This is a "jack of all trades" admin position where you'll greet visitors and employees, answer calls, make copies, put together reports and administer our general office / kitchen supply inventory. Much of your time will be spent serving as the “right arm” to the REM and Director, keeping them organized, doing project work, acting as gatekeeper and more. Quick question for you - click here Specifically, you will be responsible for:- Creating PowerPoints, Word docs and other presentation collateral
- Schedule management
- Project prep-work/research
- Purchase order generation
- Managing meeting, travel and other arrangements
- Additional tasks, as assigned
- Coordinate business activities within the group
- Respond to general inquiries and provide information, as needed
- Assist with travel arrangements and process expense reimbursement requests
- Organize meeting resources and logistics
- Prepare meeting agendas and record meeting minutes
- Perform administrative duties such as updating databases, preparing materials for meetings, helping as needed during budgeting and more.
Note: this description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.
Why Digital Realty
Professional Development -- we work in a niche field that is on fire! Whether you come from real estate, business or right out of college, you'll gain experience in areas that are new to you and add valuable skills to your resume. You're bound to learn about our portfolio, operations and the data center industry as you support the team. We are committed to helping our people grow professionally, including providing training and development opportunities.Career development -- this role can provide you with challenges and professional fulfillment well into the future. At the same time, if you have the aptitude and ambition, our ongoing growth -- here in Ashburn and in other locations -- will create advancement opportunities for strong performers.
The “best of both worlds” -- you'll find that working for our company may be a little bit different. We are small enough, with over 800 employees worldwide, that your hard work will be visible within the Ashburn location and beyond, yet our extensive portfolio of services and solutions and proven track record of growth, stability and industry-leading innovation offer the resources, tools, and opportunity to take your career to the next level.
Green standard for sustainability -- we are committed to improving the performance and energy efficiency of our data centers through the creation, adoption and promotion of industry-leading best data center practices and experience. We are pioneers in thinking about green data centers, as well as, adopting and building to LEED and BREEAM certification requirements. We are also a Contributing Member of The Green Grid.
Strong foundation -- our financial strength and stability provide our customers with the assurance that Digital Realty will be their partner for current data center needs and those in the future, and our investment credit ratings provide us access to paths for more capital. We view each of our customers as a long-term partner.
Excellent compensation -- in addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision plans; flexible spending plans for multiple purposes; a health savings account; a 401(k) plan with company match and much more.
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 Datacenters and Powered Base Building configurations. We currently have eight properties on this Campus.
Keys to Success
To excel in this role you will be flexible and adaptable; there will be a lot going on, and priorities and deadlines will change frequently. You may start the day with a well laid out to-do list, but you can expect that list to change more than once! To fit in well with the team you will be down-to-earth and take direction with a "can do" attitude. You'll be resourceful, learn quickly, and accomplish tasks autonomously, but you also should know when to ask for help or clarification. While a great deal of your time will be dedicated to supporting the REM and Director, you'll also take direction from others on the team, so will need to be proactive about "managing up" and establishing priorities. Quick question for you - click hereBecause you will be serving as the "face" of this office and the first person that individuals come into contact with when they walk into the office it will essential that you are friendly, courteous and professional.
To be an outstanding Administrative Assistant, you will be a go-getter, ready to jump in and take ownership of your assignment. There will be tasks that you haven't done before, but you should be fearless about learning and managing new responsibilities. Fearless, however, is not careless. You'll take a logical approach and always rely on your strong judgment.
About Digital Realty
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. supports the data center and colocation strategies of more than 600 firms across its secure, network-rich portfolio of data centers located throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Digital Realty's clients include domestic and international companies of all sizes, ranging from financial services, cloud and information technology services, to manufacturing, energy, gaming, life sciences and consumer products.Digital Realty is a publicly traded company (NYSE: DLR) with investment grade ratings from all three major ratings agencies.
Digital Realty offers a highly competitive compensation package, excellent benefits, and an environment that recognizes and rewards your contributions.
Digital Realty is an equal opportunity employer, EOE/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled
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