Harvard University · 1 day ago
Property Administrator
Harvard University is a prestigious institution dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment. The Property Administrator role involves providing exceptional service to clients, managing property operations, vendor relationships, and financial support within the housing and real estate department.
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Responsibilities
Receives calls and enters work orders into the work order system; follows up on work orders with tenants and/or service providers as necessary; reviews work order reports monthly with the team. Proactively follows-up with customers to ensure expectations are being met
Partner with the Property Manager, Assistant Property Manager, and Property Operations Assistants in providing routine preventative maintenance with the assistance of a computerized software program
Provide support, information, prioritization, and coordination of assignments for Property Operations Assistants’ (POA)
Coordinates and assists in the administration of all service-related contracts (HVAC maintenance, security, cleaners, etc.) and maintains building supplies; acts as primary contact and coordinator for vending machines, building access system, etc.; implements building-wide recycling programs as appropriate
Implements requested changes in the Harvard CCure building access systems
Coordinates with the Fire Group to schedule impairments as needed and provide notifications to tenants and teams
Collaborates closely with team to learn all aspects of property management; works as part of the team to implement changes to improve cost-effectiveness and service quality
Perform administrative support with tenant notification documents to include welcome packages, delivery notice, opening notice, etc., to share with the leasing department
At the direction of the PM and ADO, they may serve as liaison for (and communicate regularly with) service providers, including trades people, maintenance, security personnel, contractors, etc
Assists in tracking and solicitation of vendor certificates of insurance to ensure current compliance
Communicate with the vendors with any necessary invoice backup that may be needed. Also provides communications for any needed revisions
Answers the telephone and responds to general inquiries from tenants, service providers, community members, etc
Assists with building-related special events and projects assigned to the team
Maintains the utility spreadsheet within the portfolio to ensure the information is current as tenancies change and meters are replaced
Processes invoices and reimbursements via Buy2Pay in compliance with the operations’ policies and procedures; maintains P-Card back-up; ensures that expenses have received appropriate approval; coordinates with Financial Services, AP and others as needed
Follows up on rental delinquencies via telephone and e-mail to subsequently update the teams
Participate in appropriate classroom, on-the-job and other training and professional development
Provides general administrative support including typing, filing, ordering supplies, etc
Qualification
Required
Two or more years' experience with commercial property management
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Excellent customer service, organizational, written, and communication skills
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, writing business correspondence and have strong computer skills
Must have strong organizational skills
Must have a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with multiple staff members
A proven history of exceptional customer / tenant relations
Benefits
Generous paid time off including parental leave
Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
Retirement plans with university contributions
Wellbeing and mental health resources
Support for families and caregivers
Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks
Company
Harvard University
Harvard University is a private research university and a member of the Ivy League.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$136.43MKey Investors
National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)Alfred P. Sloan FoundationMassachusetts Clean Energy Center
2023-01-10Grant· $0.35M
2022-01-01Grant· $1.5M
2021-08-24Grant· $0.07M
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