New Homebuilder Administrative Assistant

Adams Homes•Columbia, SC

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Adams Homes is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join their team in Columbia, South Carolina. This role is crucial for supporting daily operations by ensuring customers, team members, and partners are informed, organized, and connected. The ideal candidate will possess a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and be a coachable team player.

Requirements

Self-motivated with the ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment.
Ability to interact professionally with customers, lenders, and team members.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Reliable transportation.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
Strong computer literacy.
Ability to manage workflow proficiently.

Nice To Haves

2+ years of Office Administrative experience preferred.
New Home Builder Experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Answer incoming telephone calls promptly in a polite, professional manner, determine the purpose of calls and forward them appropriately while monitoring staff availability.
Assist customers and other team members.
Work alongside third-party relationships such as lenders, permit authorities, title agents, and trade partners.
Order blueprints, surveys, and other documents for homebuilding permit applications.
Maintain an accurate permit tracking report and follow up weekly on permit applications.
Drop off and pick up homebuilding permit applications.
Answer questions about the organization and provide callers with address, directions, and other general information.
Manage incoming and outgoing mail.
Oversee and assist in ordering clerical supply inventory for the model home and office.
Handle special administrative projects and overflow work from the department, as needed.
Welcome clients and on-site visitors cheerfully and professionally; determine the nature of their visit and announce guests to appropriate personnel.