Administrative Assistant - Drees Homes

Drees Homes is a family-owned home building company with a passion for making custom homes easy. For over 95 years, we have taken care of our employees and our customers. It's why we rank as the 21st largest privately-owned builder in the country and have a track record of long-tenured employees. We're proud of being named a 2023 and 2024 U.S. Best Managed Company, a program sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, and we've been officially certified as a Great Place to Work in both 2023 and 2024. Enrich your career at a company that values integrity, excellence, opportunity, stability and success.

Headquartered in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, Drees has operations in ten metropolitan areas: Greater Cincinnati and Cleveland, Ohio; Austin, Dallas and Houston, Texas; Indianapolis, Indiana; Jacksonville, Florida; Nashville, Tennessee; Raleigh, North Carolina; and Washington, DC.

BUILD YOUR CAREER WITH DREES HOMES!

We are seeking enthusiastic candidates for an administrative position in our Austin, TX Division.

In this position, you will be responsible for timely and accurate processing of paperwork and information related to the sales process for the Elevate Division.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to the General Manager
• Audit and process sales contracts
• Prepare, maintain and distribute weekly and monthly sales, starts and other reports
• Prepare and maintain customer sales files
• Process and monitor change order requests
• Attend and participate in starts meetings and follow-up on outstanding items
• Update necessary sales programs and maintain data in various Drees systems
• Participate in marketing projects such as realtor/community events, mailings, research, etc.
  
• Review sales contracts and selections for completeness and accuracy
• Collect and log all earnest money checks, option and lot deposits
• Work with and act as a liaison between Sales and Architecture
• Track and follow-up on selections, lender/loan status and other steps involved in the sales, construction and closing process

Requirements, Knowledge and Skills:

• Previous administrative experience; homebuilder experience helpful
  
• Proficient in the use of computer technology including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-minded with excellent organizational and follow up skills
• Previous experience in the real estate, new home sales industry and/or Marketing experience would be a real plus
• Display a friendly, personable and approachable manner
• Ability to take the initiative and exercise independent judgment
• College degree (Bachelor's or Associates) preferred
  

Join a special team that works together to make Drees a successful company and a rewarding place to work!

The schedule of this position will be Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM, plus additional hours as necessary.

Competitive hourly rate, bonus potential, plus a comprehensive benefits package including profit sharing and 401(k) plans.