Administrative Assistant

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Madison, WI, USA
In-Office
21-25 Hourly
Entry level
Real Estate
The Role
The Administrative Assistant supports daily operations, manages requests, schedules, coordinates activities, and maintains office organization, requiring strong customer service and organizational skills.
Summary Generated by Built In
Job TitleAdministrative Assistant

Job Description SummaryThe Administrative Assistant plays a key role in supporting the Workplace Experience Team by ensuring smooth daily operations and an exceptional experience for building occupants. This role requires strong customer service skills, organizational ability, and the capacity to support facilities and office operations in a dynamic work environment.
This is a full-time, on-site role with opportunities for professional development within the team.Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for requests and inquiries; answer call center phone, create, and route work orders to appropriate teams (e.g., maintenance, cleaning, events)
• Manage calendars and assist with scheduling meetings, appointments, and conference rooms
• Coordinate team-building activities, employee engagement initiatives, and office events, including logistics and catering

• Assist the Meetings & Events team in meeting coordination and support
• Perform administrative duties such as ordering and managing office supplies, filing, data entry, and maintaining organized records
• Maintain office organization and ensure common areas are clean, stocked, and presentable
• Collect and track employee or occupant feedback, identifying trends and opportunities for process improvement
• Assist in implementing process improvements to enhance team efficiency and daily operations
• Maintain safety documentation, including emergency manuals and training records
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, visitors, staff, and vendors
• Provide general administrative and operational support across the team

Key Competencies

  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated with the ability to prioritize tasks
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) preferred
  • Professionalism, reliability, and strong interpersonal skills

Experience Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Previous experience in customer service is a plus but not required

Other Duties

  • This job description outlines key responsibilities and may evolve based on business needs. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

Work Environment

  • This role is based in a professional office setting and will involve travelling between buildings in various weather conditions. Standard office equipment is used regularly.


Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.


The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.


The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.


The compensation for the position is: $21.25 - $25.00

C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.  Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. 

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at C&W Services, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email [email protected]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

INCO: “C&W Services”

Skills Required

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous experience in customer service

Cushman & Wakefield Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cushman & Wakefield and has not been reviewed or approved by Cushman & Wakefield.

  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with company match is consistently referenced as part of the package. Feedback suggests this provides a solid baseline for long‑term savings across many U.S. roles.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid time off and company holidays are regularly highlighted and described as a meaningful part of the offering. Feedback suggests time‑off benefits add tangible value alongside base pay.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers, plus backup care and wellbeing resources, are described as available. These offerings indicate a supportive approach to family needs in many roles.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
53,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1917

What We Do

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global real estate services firm that delivers exceptional value for real estate occupiers and owners. Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest real estate services firms with approximately 53,000 employees in 400 offices and 60 countries. In 2019, the firm had revenue of $8.8 billion across core services of property, facilities and project management, leasing, capital markets, valuation and other services.

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