Office Manager
Farmington Hills, MI
About YES
YES Communities, founded in 2008, owns and operates manufactured housing communities with locations across the United States. YES takes a new approach to manufactured home communities and works to build and maintain an environment in each community that reflects their positive YES attitude.
Life at YES
YES Communities strives to hire a diverse workforce that shares our vision. We empower our employees to develop a strong sense of community because we know that happy, dedicated employees make the difference. Our culture is one where leaders set clear expectations and give you the freedom to manage your goals. We invest in our employees and take pride as we watch them achieve results and make a difference in their roles every day.
Position Summary:
YES Communities is seeking a full time Office Manager to become part of the team. The Office Manager is responsible for organizing and coordinating office operations and procedures in order to ensure organizational effectiveness and efficiency. The Office Manager will also support the leadership team based in the Midwest Office located in the Detroit Metro Area.
Key Responsibilities:
Travel planning and calendar management
Meeting coordination
Organize meetings and lunches as requested
Coordinate staff events
Manage office budget
Serve visitors by greeting, welcoming, directing, and announcing them appropriately
Answer, screen, and forward any incoming phone calls while providing basic information when needed
Receive and sort daily mail/deliveries/couriers
Assist the legal team with Michigan state licenses
Monitor logbook/issue visitor badges
Perform other clerical duties such as filing, photocopying, collating, faxing, etc.
Weekly mailings to various communities
Maintain business contacts and vendors. Review contracts to ensure competitive pricing
Review invoicing (office supplies, equipment, furniture, etc.) and perform approval in 3rd party systems
Organize orientation of new staff members and office space set up
Manage staff needs such as; supplies, badges, phones, and computer needs
Serve as liaison to building management company
Maintain and upkeep office equipment and furniture
Maintain the office condition and arranging necessary repairs
Liaise with IT analysts to resolve problems
Handle customer inquiries and complaints
Organize the office layout and order stationary and equipment
Other duties as assigned by manager or executive staff
Qualifications:
Excellent customer service, verbal and written communication skills
Problem solving, decision making, planning and organization abilities
Proficient PC skills with Microsoft applications
Attention to detail, high level of accuracy, multi-tasking and capability of meeting deadlines
Team player with ability to collaborate on ideas
Knowledge of business, clerical and management principles, procedures and practices
Working Conditions
Onsite role.
Frequent interaction with employees, visitors, vendors, building management, and senior leaders.
Occasional lifting of office supplies, event materials, or deliveries up to 25 pounds.
May require flexibility to support occasional early morning or after-hours meetings and events.