Operations Assistant

Exciting Opportunity : Operations & Project Coordinator

Location : Columbia, MD (Office-Based)

CORY is hiring an Operations & Project Coordinator to serve as the central liaison between departments, manage ad hoc projects from leadership, and ensure meetings turn into clear actions through structured notes and follow-through. This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly organized professional who enjoys being the connective tissue of an organization and thrives on keeping people, projects, and information aligned.

About Our Client :

Our client is an innovative real estate owner-operator with a national presence that provides tenant-based spaces to support small and mid-sized businesses. They are expanding nationwide and looking for talented industry leaders to join their team!

Your Responsibilities as a Leader :

Serve as the primary liaison between departments, ensuring information flows clearly and efficiently across the organization.

Coordinate cross-functional communication, follow up on open items, and help eliminate bottlenecks between teams.

Support leadership with ad hoc projects, including research, process improvements, special initiatives, and operational problem-solving.

Organize, schedule, and help facilitate internal meetings across departments.

Attend key meetings, take detailed notes, and clearly document decisions, action items, and responsible owners.

Distribute meeting notes promptly and track follow-up items to ensure timely completion.

Maintain organized digital records, trackers, and shared documents that support transparency and accountability.

Prepare summary reports, basic dashboards, and status updates for leadership to support informed decision-making.

The Skills & Experience You Possess :

3+ years of experience in operations, project coordination, executive support, or a similar role.

Exceptionally organized, with strong time-management skills and the ability to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines.

Comfortable handling ad hoc, unstructured requests and bringing order to ambiguity.

Proficiency with tools such as Microsoft Office or Google Workspace; experience with shared drives and basic spreadsheets.

Able and willing to work onsite in the Columbia, MD office on a full-time basis.

Preference for candidates with real estate experience, but open to other backgrounds if you bring outstanding organization and coordination skills.

Perks and Benefits You'll Receive :

Base salary range : $65,000 – $100,000, commensurate with experience.

Competitive Full Benefits Package

How to Apply & Be Selected :

Send your resume to resumes@coryexecutive.com, and our team will reach out with the next if selected.

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