Administrative Assistant/Office Manager

Come grow with Waypoint Real Estate Investments! We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic administrative professional to help support our Leadership team in our Stamford, CT office. This is a key support role and an opportunity to work alongside some of the best and brightest in the real estate industry. 

Waypoint offers a competitive salary and benefits package, 401k (and matching) and Paid Time Off. We also provide a strong learning environment, recognition and reward opportunities, and the ability to work on a variety of dynamic initiatives. 

What you will do: 

• Assist in calendar, travel and expense management for a few key stakeholders
• Organize and maintain online documents, files, records and shared drives
• Manage communications and correspondence (phone, voicemail, email, mail), responding when needed; bringing action items forward to appropriate individual’s attention
• Manage all office operations including maintenance requests, greeting visitors, maintaining office supplies and overall environment
• Be the visitor, candidate and new hire ambassador
• Organize all facility operations and procedures
• Coordinate with IT department on all office equipment
• Address employee’s questions with a smile regarding all office management issues (e.g. stationery, hardware and travel arrangements)
• Liaise with facility management vendors, including cleaning, catering and security services
• Plan in-house or off-site activities, like corporate parties, celebrations and conferences

What you will bring: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field preferred
• Minimum of one to three years in similar administrative support role
• Aptitude for problem solving and using independent judgment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook); Concur experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to handle information in a sensitive and confidential manner
• Polished and professional presentation and communication style
• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work well under pressure, remaining flexible and adaptable to the environment and business demands
• High degree of professionalism that embodies the firm’s values

Who we are:

Waypoint Real Estate Investments is a national real estate investment management firm specializing in rental housing. The vertically integrated firm acquires and develops conventional multifamily, purpose-built student housing and senior housing properties throughout the United States. Waypoint’s comprehensive capabilities include acquisitions, development, financing, asset management, accounting and investor relations. The firm’s fully integrated platform also includes a dedicated management company, Waypoint Management Services. 

Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Boca Raton, the company is comprised of approximately 100 professionals and has five regional offices located in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Denver and Stamford. Led by a team of seasoned real estate professionals with an average of 25 years of experience, Waypoint’s investment activity totals approximately $2.6 billion across nearly 20,000 units.