Digital Realty Career Opportunities
Within the last 5 years, what role did the following play in your job:
Office administration/management (IE: schedule meetings, monitor and maintain office supply inventory levels, schedule property tours, etc.)
My most relevant property management experience is from which of the following types of properties:
Within the last 5 years, what role did the following play in your job:
Bookkeeping (IE: accounts payable, accounts receivable, creating and maintaining budgets)
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Administrative Property Assistant
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Grow Your Skills in Diverse Role as Part of a Great Team

Build a Career Home at a Growing Global Industry Leader

If you combine a background in property management with strong organizational skills, this position offers you some compelling opportunities. In this role you will: 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.

The Requirements

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 good fit for the Administrative Property Assistant opportunity, you should also have:
  • At least two years of related administrative / office / basic finance experience
  • A background in property management, preferably on the commercial side Quick question for you - click here
  • Strong computer skills, including:
  • Experience with property management software, ideally Yardi
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Familiarity with ERP software such as JD Edwards or PeopleSoft (preferred)
  • Bookkeeping experience (accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchase orders, etc.)
  • An understanding of general financial reporting
  • Experience planning/coordinating meetings is strongly preferred
  • The ability to understand processes and learn new tools
  • A proven record of providing excellent internal and external customer service
  • A polished demeanor and appreciation for office etiquette
  • A bachelor's degree is preferred but not required
Just as important will be the following qualities and characteristics:
  • Strong organizational skills and a detail orientation
  • Self-motivation and flexibility
  • 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; a customer-service-centric mindset
  • The ability to express ideas clearly in written and verbal communications with a good command of the English language
  • Resourcefulness and the ability to achieve goals independently
  • The ability to work both independently and in a team environment
  • A strong learning acumen and the drive to expand your skills and knowledge
  • Reliability and punctuality
In general you will work regular business hours Monday through Friday, although we'll also look to you to be flexible about putting in additional hours if necessary.

The Role

This role is unique in that your responsibilities will include both office administration report and property management/bookkeeping support. Administrative activities will include:
  • Monitoring and ordering supplies for the office and kitchen, including coordinating with various vendors and suppliers
  • Organizing and managing meeting logistics, which may require you to be flexible on work hours
Most of your property management activities will support data centers here in Northern Virginia, but you may support others. Activities in this area will include:
  • Accounts receivable and accounts payable, including the collection of rent, accruals, payment of expenses, compliance with lease terms and other related activities Quick question for you - click here
  • Assembling and gathering information for annual budgets, forecasts, monthly reports and variance reports
  • Managing the PO log and preparing the service agreements, addendums, work letters and other items
Other responsibilities will include:
  • Supporting lease administration, including developing lease abstracts and maintaining all lease and property-related files
  • Responding to customer requests and needs and coordinating with the property management team to assist in resolving issues
  • Assisting in the selection and performance of vendor services, including preparation of requests for proposals and service agreements You'll also monitor vendor performance to ensure compliance and standards established in the service agreement are being met
  • Scheduling and facilitating maintenance with vendors and customers
  • Documenting and tracking all certificates of insurance from vendors and customers
  • Maintaining accurate and pertinent information for vendors and customers
  • Preparing correspondence to customers and vendors
  • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external customers and vendors
  • Scheduling and coordinating meetings and customer events
Note: this description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.

Video: You will provide support for multiple data center campuses, and each one is unique. This virtual tour of Digital Ashburn gives you a sense of the services and amenities that make Digital Realty the data center provider of choice around the world.

What's in It for You

Professional development
You'll learn new things in this role given the unique nature of data center management. In fact, we understand that there will be a learning curve, but you'll learn from seasoned industry professionals. You should come in ready and willing to learn and grow your skills.

Career development
We promote from within whenever possible so your success in this role could set you up to pursue promotional opportunities within Digital Realty. Typically the next step would be to an Assistant Real Estate Manager.

Growth without limits
We merged with DuPont Fabros Technology (DFT), effective in September 2017, accelerating our commitment to provide the most comprehensive set of data center solutions and expertise in the market. We now are able to support deployments ranging from single-cabinet colocation and interconnection to multi-megawatt to hyperscale. The combined company has an equity market cap of approximately $27 billion, and a total enterprise value of over $35 billion.

The "best of both worlds"
You'll find that working for our company may be a little bit different. We are small enough, with only 1400 employees across our global portfolio, that your hard work will be visible throughout the organization. Yet our extensive offering of services and solutions and proven track record of growth, stability, and industry-leading innovation will give you the resources and tools you need 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 and are also a Contributing Member of The Green Grid.

Excellent compensation
In addition to a competitive salary and discretionary bonus program, 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: from Dublin (top) to Singapore (bottom), Digital Realty is about removing limits to global business. Through our seamless, interconnected global network we offer more open data center service choices than anyone, including choices around vendors, service partners, network carriers, configurations and locations.

Keys to Success

To excel in this role, you'll need to have an outstanding ability to work under pressure and shift priorities quickly depending on the current needs of the business. This is a fast-paced environment where you may be called upon to produce a report with a tight deadline or set up a meeting on short notice. We're looking for a professional who excels in this type of environment and takes pride in their abilities to work under pressure and multi-task while still paying attention to the fine details.

Additionally, in order to be an outstanding Administrative Property Assistant, you will:
  • Bring the professional maturity and polish to interact effectively with people at all levels
  • Assume ownership of your areas of responsibility; others may help, but you will make sure the work gets done
  • Achieve goals independently and also contribute as a team player
  • Establish a reputation among team members for being reliable and delivering results
  • Pay attention to details but also grasp the big picture
  • Take a proactive approach to learning and growing your skills -- and important step toward taking on greater responsibilities

About Us

Globally delivering the Right Workload, in the Right Place, at the Right Value℠.

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 uniquely positioned to provide a complete range of data center solutions on a global scale that best fit our customers' needs. We can connect them to the cloud and their critical partners on an open platform that includes 156 data centers in 33 global markets on 4 continents.

Digital Realty is a publicly traded company (NYSE: DLR) with investment grade ratings from all three major ratings agencies.

Our Mission
To provide our customers with the trusted foundation for the digital world

Our Vision
To build a network of connected campuses and internet gateways that become the heart of the internet and cloud, powering growth and prosperity for customers, employees and shareholders.

Our Values
Guide our decisions and actions every day -- above all else, we value customers, excellence, talent, teamwork and success.

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

Please do not forward unsolicited resumes to any employee of Digital Realty and its subsidiaries. Digital Realty is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited referrals.

Grow Your Skills in Diverse Role as Part of a Great Team

Build a Career Home at a Growing Global Industry Leader

If you combine a background in property management with strong organizational skills, this position offers you some compelling opportunities. In this role you will: 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.

The Requirements

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 good fit for the Administrative Property Assistant opportunity, you should also have:
  • At least two years of related administrative / office / basic finance experience
  • A background in property management, preferably on the commercial side Quick question for you - click here
  • Strong computer skills, including:
  • Experience with property management software, ideally Yardi
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Familiarity with ERP software such as JD Edwards or PeopleSoft (preferred)
  • Bookkeeping experience (accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchase orders, etc.)
  • An understanding of general financial reporting
  • Experience planning/coordinating meetings is strongly preferred
  • The ability to understand processes and learn new tools
  • A proven record of providing excellent internal and external customer service
  • A polished demeanor and appreciation for office etiquette
  • A bachelor's degree is preferred but not required
Just as important will be the following qualities and characteristics:
  • Strong organizational skills and a detail orientation
  • Self-motivation and flexibility
  • 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; a customer-service-centric mindset
  • The ability to express ideas clearly in written and verbal communications with a good command of the English language
  • Resourcefulness and the ability to achieve goals independently
  • The ability to work both independently and in a team environment
  • A strong learning acumen and the drive to expand your skills and knowledge
  • Reliability and punctuality
In general you will work regular business hours Monday through Friday, although we'll also look to you to be flexible about putting in additional hours if necessary.

The Role

This role is unique in that your responsibilities will include both office administration report and property management/bookkeeping support. Administrative activities will include:
  • Monitoring and ordering supplies for the office and kitchen, including coordinating with various vendors and suppliers
  • Organizing and managing meeting logistics, which may require you to be flexible on work hours
Most of your property management activities will support data centers here in Northern Virginia, but you may support others. Activities in this area will include:
  • Accounts receivable and accounts payable, including the collection of rent, accruals, payment of expenses, compliance with lease terms and other related activities Quick question for you - click here
  • Assembling and gathering information for annual budgets, forecasts, monthly reports and variance reports
  • Managing the PO log and preparing the service agreements, addendums, work letters and other items
Other responsibilities will include:
  • Supporting lease administration, including developing lease abstracts and maintaining all lease and property-related files
  • Responding to customer requests and needs and coordinating with the property management team to assist in resolving issues
  • Assisting in the selection and performance of vendor services, including preparation of requests for proposals and service agreements You'll also monitor vendor performance to ensure compliance and standards established in the service agreement are being met
  • Scheduling and facilitating maintenance with vendors and customers
  • Documenting and tracking all certificates of insurance from vendors and customers
  • Maintaining accurate and pertinent information for vendors and customers
  • Preparing correspondence to customers and vendors
  • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external customers and vendors
  • Scheduling and coordinating meetings and customer events
Note: this description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.

Video: You will provide support for multiple data center campuses, and each one is unique. This virtual tour of Digital Ashburn gives you a sense of the services and amenities that make Digital Realty the data center provider of choice around the world.

What's in It for You

Professional development
You'll learn new things in this role given the unique nature of data center management. In fact, we understand that there will be a learning curve, but you'll learn from seasoned industry professionals. You should come in ready and willing to learn and grow your skills.

Career development
We promote from within whenever possible so your success in this role could set you up to pursue promotional opportunities within Digital Realty. Typically the next step would be to an Assistant Real Estate Manager.

Growth without limits
We merged with DuPont Fabros Technology (DFT), effective in September 2017, accelerating our commitment to provide the most comprehensive set of data center solutions and expertise in the market. We now are able to support deployments ranging from single-cabinet colocation and interconnection to multi-megawatt to hyperscale. The combined company has an equity market cap of approximately $27 billion, and a total enterprise value of over $35 billion.

The "best of both worlds"
You'll find that working for our company may be a little bit different. We are small enough, with only 1400 employees across our global portfolio, that your hard work will be visible throughout the organization. Yet our extensive offering of services and solutions and proven track record of growth, stability, and industry-leading innovation will give you the resources and tools you need 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 and are also a Contributing Member of The Green Grid.

Excellent compensation
In addition to a competitive salary and discretionary bonus program, 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: from Dublin (top) to Singapore (bottom), Digital Realty is about removing limits to global business. Through our seamless, interconnected global network we offer more open data center service choices than anyone, including choices around vendors, service partners, network carriers, configurations and locations.

Keys to Success

To excel in this role, you'll need to have an outstanding ability to work under pressure and shift priorities quickly depending on the current needs of the business. This is a fast-paced environment where you may be called upon to produce a report with a tight deadline or set up a meeting on short notice. We're looking for a professional who excels in this type of environment and takes pride in their abilities to work under pressure and multi-task while still paying attention to the fine details.

Additionally, in order to be an outstanding Administrative Property Assistant, you will:
  • Bring the professional maturity and polish to interact effectively with people at all levels
  • Assume ownership of your areas of responsibility; others may help, but you will make sure the work gets done
  • Achieve goals independently and also contribute as a team player
  • Establish a reputation among team members for being reliable and delivering results
  • Pay attention to details but also grasp the big picture
  • Take a proactive approach to learning and growing your skills -- and important step toward taking on greater responsibilities

About Us

Globally delivering the Right Workload, in the Right Place, at the Right Value℠.

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 uniquely positioned to provide a complete range of data center solutions on a global scale that best fit our customers' needs. We can connect them to the cloud and their critical partners on an open platform that includes 156 data centers in 33 global markets on 4 continents.

Digital Realty is a publicly traded company (NYSE: DLR) with investment grade ratings from all three major ratings agencies.

Our Mission
To provide our customers with the trusted foundation for the digital world

Our Vision
To build a network of connected campuses and internet gateways that become the heart of the internet and cloud, powering growth and prosperity for customers, employees and shareholders.

Our Values
Guide our decisions and actions every day -- above all else, we value customers, excellence, talent, teamwork and success.

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

Please do not forward unsolicited resumes to any employee of Digital Realty and its subsidiaries. Digital Realty is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited referrals.
Digital Realty is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact the Human Resources Department at jkern@engage2excel.com.
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