Company DescriptionCome Join Our Growing Team! We are currently hiring a Office Assistant at Ultimate Rate Mortgage! Who we are…We’re a small (but fast-growing) mortgage broker looking for team players who can step in and do what needs to be done. We value hard work, dedication and superior customer service. We’re excited to be looking for the newest member of our team! This is the perfect opportunity for someone looking for a career change and wanting to get into the mortgage industry. We want people who are looking to GROW!Job DescriptionSome of your job duties will include…Being the FACE of the company – you will be theFIRST people that clients will speak to when working with usGathering client’s information and necessary documents and preparing for review Opening the office daily & maintaining the appearance of the officeAnswering phone and directing callsGreeting customers / managing the waiting room Ordering office supplies and maintaining inventoriesPerforming registering and performing opening processing duties on new mortgage applications Reconciling funded filesAssisting with other tasks, as neededQualificationsLet’s get right to it - you probably won’t be right for the job if….You don’t enjoy interacting with people You’re not looking for a new career in which you can learn and growYou enjoy focusing only on one task at a timeYou’re looking for a slow paced work environmentYou’re not punctualNow that we’ve gotten that out of the way, what are we looking for? Here are some requirements for the position…High energy with a persuasive personalityExtremely detail oriented with excellent organizational skillsAbility to move quickly between tasksExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong memory and recallAbility to thrive under pressure / in high stress situationsStrong problem solverPunctual and dependableLove for learning and ability to pick up new tasks quicklySelf-motivated / Ability to work independently Advanced proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlookand other standard computer skillsAbility to work from the office in Des Plaines, IllinoisAdditional InformationAre you are someone who is outgoing and personable, but yet detail oriented? Someone who is adaptable, independent, a fast learner and a problem solver? Someone who is hard working and dedicate, who is the first to arrive and last to leave? Then reach out to me about this opportunity!Mortgage Industry experience is a plus, but not required! At Ultimate Rate, we value people for their rich histories and perspectives. We love quirky candidates and strive to hire and retain the best! If you are looking for a short term position, this is not for you. If this sounds like a good fit, I’d love to hear from you. **RESUMES RECEIVED WITHOUT COVER LETTERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED**Full-time preferred, but part-time possible.All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.