Center Administration/ Assistant

Sylvan Learning Center

  • Walnut Creek, CA
  • Today
  • $19–$25

Highlights

The Center admin is responsible for leading the day-to-day administrative tasks in the Center such as phone reception, word processing, data entry, filing, market research, and other administrative tasks. The Center admin provides a positive first impression for potential and existing customers, fields calls from customers, schedules appointments, and coordinates community and school marketing events.

Numbers & Facts

LocationWalnut Creek, CA
Salary$19–$25

Description

DAYS/HOURS:
Monday- Thursday: 2:45 PM- 7:00 PM
Saturdays: 8:45 AM- 1:00 PM

The Center admin is responsible for leading the day-to-day administrative tasks in the Center such as phone reception, word processing, data entry, filing, market research, and other administrative tasks.  The Center admin provides a positive first impression for potential and existing customers, fields calls from customers, schedules appointments, and coordinates community and school marketing events. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Lead day-to-day administrative tasks such as timely and high quality phone reception, word processing, data entry, filing, and other administrative tasks
  • Greet and assist students, parents, and potential customers according to Sylvan standards
  • Field inquiry calls from potential customers; Field calls from current families
  • Schedule assessments, tours and Welcome Conferences according to Sylvan Standards; Manage scheduling changes of current families
  • Assist Center Directors or Directors of Education with preparing materials for parent conferences, assessments, tours, and other customer appointments
  • Assist Center Directors with other day-to-day tasks of running the Center such as managing billing, collecting payments, and maintaining Center supplies 
  • Assist Center Directors with maintaining the professional appearance of the Center according to Sylvan standards
  • Support standards and procedures to ensure student safety and well-being
  • Assist teachers with preparation for instruction; Gathers and prepares materials as appropriate

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

  • Associates or four year degree preferred
  • A minimum of three years of customer service experience; Retail sales experience preferred
  • Experience using full suite of Microsoft Office applications and other standard business applications 
  • Knowledge of general office equipment such as copiers, printers, and office phones 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

  • Strong customer service, interpersonal and communication skills
  • Strong word processing, data entry, and other administrative skills
  • Proven ability to effectively use consultative sales skills when serving customers
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing; Ability to proofread and edit copy
  • Strong organizational skills; Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and be flexible
  • Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to ten pounds

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

  • If you enjoy working with and inspiring students, this is the job for you. (We want you to be happy here!)
  • Paid training and opportunities for professional development
  • Flexible part-time work hours. We work around your availability
  • Come in, work for a couple of hours, and leave happy with no additional work to take home
  • Fun, enjoyable, and relaxing work environment with lots of support from fellow tutors and staff
  • Happy, understanding, and caring management. You will love working here!
  • This is NOT a remote position

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be a complete list of all job responsibilities or skills, knowledge and abilities required.

Choosing Sylvan is about getting results and setting your child up for long-term success. At Sylvan, we’re focused on building academic confidence, igniting intellectual curiosity and inspiring a love for learning — all of which make a big impact in school and in life. For 40 years, we’ve helped millions of students achieve new levels of academic success.

Salary

$19.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits

Paid training, Employee discount

Job Type

Part time

Schedule

Weekend availability, Monday to Friday

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