Temporary Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries.

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for an Administrative Assistant. The right candidate will perform administrative functions, such as answering phones, signing for packages, preparing presentations and reports, and maintaining correspondence files with vendors and departments within the division.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Perform general administrative assistance

Responsible for sorting and distributing division mail

Prepare presentations, special reports, memoranda, and word processing. Compose letters and routine correspondence

Maintain responsibility for reception and telephone duties, including signing for packages

Manage meetings and schedules for the division departments

May be required to coordinate and arrange division dinners and events, flights, hotels, rental cars and other travel related requests

Assist with corporate-driven initiatives such as Benefits open enrollment meetings, Camp Horton, Career Fairs, Internship program and other HR events

Assist other departments as schedule allows

Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company

Ability to work overtime

Education and / or experience :

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

One to two years of related experience and / or training

Possess strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion

Ability to communicate and work with all levels of management and personnel

Ability to manage multiple responsibilities with attention to detail

Comfortable with multi-tasking and prioritizing deadlines

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications

Proficiency with MS Office and email

Preferred Qualifications :

Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school a plus

Bilingual a plus

Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including :

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(K)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flex Spending Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays

Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits

Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America's Builder.