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Executive Assistant

  • Source: LinkedIn
  • D.R. Horton
  • On-site
  • Chicago
  • Full-Time
  • Mid level

Job Description

Description D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information.

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for an Executive Assistant-BLD in the Executive Department. The right candidate will provide executive assistance to the Division President.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Schedule and organize complex activities such as meetings, travel, and department activities for all members of the senior management team
  • Create and develop visual presentations for the Division President
  • Work independently and within a team on special and nonrecurring and ongoing projects. Act as a project manager for special projects, at the request of the Division President, which may include planning and coordinating multiple presentations, disseminating information, and organizing company-wide events
  • Type and design general correspondence, memos, charts, tables, graphs, business plans, etc.
  • Attend upper level manager meetings and take notes for documentation/distribution
  • Run/distribute reports both electronically and as hard copies
  • Assist the Division President in the management of his/her schedule
  • Sort and distribute mail. Open mail and determine the level of priority
  • Answer the phone and take messages or field/answer all routine and non-routine questions
  • Maintain heavy involvement in complaint resolution
  • Possess purchasing duties such as selecting vendors, negotiating contracts, and establishing inventory levels
  • Approve ITRs
  • Oversee building maintenance including scheduling/contracting pest control, scheduling the annual fire safety inspection of fire extinguishers/signs, acting as a liaison to property management, etc.
  • Order office supplies and maintain postage
  • Conduct new hire processing and coordinate new employee set up
  • Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company

Qualifications Education and/or Experience

  • Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school
  • Four to six years of related experience and/or training
  • Ability to handle confidential information
  • Ability to organize and prioritize large volumes of information and calls
  • Ability to multi-task and attention to detail
  • Proficiency with MS Office and email

Preferred Qualifications

  • Meeting planning experience preferred
  • Notary Public a plus

Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:

  • Medical, Dental and Vision
  • 401(K)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Flex Spending Accounts
  • Life & Disability Insurance
  • Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
  • Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits

Salary Range: $60,000 - $90,000

**Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America’s Builder.** **#WeBuildPeopleToo**

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