Center Administrative Assistant - Part Time - Sylvan Learning Center
Federal Way, WA 98003
About the Job
The Center Assistant is responsible for leading the day-to-day administrative tasks in the center which enables the center to run smoothly. The Center Assistant provides a positive first impression for potential and existing customers so professionalism is important.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Greets and assists students, parents, and potential customers
- Fields inquiry calls, texts, and emails from potential customers and current families
- Manages the directors' schedules and schedules appointments
- Assists with preparing materials for parent conferences, assessments, tours, and other customer appointments
- Assists with the day-to-day tasks of running the center such as invoicing, collecting payments, and maintaining center supplies
- Assists with maintaining the professional appearance of the center according to company standards
- Supports standards and procedures to ensure student safety and well-being
- Assist teachers with preparation for instruction; gather and prepare materials as appropriate
What you need to know:
• This is a part-time position - 8-15 hours per week during the school year and 15-20 during the summer.
• We are open 3:00-7:30 M-F and 9:00-1:00 Saturday mornings during the school year, 9:00-1:00 M-F and 2:30-7:30 M-Th in the summer.
• This position will start with 1 or 2 weekdays and Saturdays.
• This is NOT a remote position
Benefits:
• Paid training and opportunities for professional development.
• Flexible part-time work hours.
• Fun, enjoyable, and relaxing work environment with lots of support from teachers and staff!
• Happy, understanding, and caring management. You will love working here!
Skills and Ability Requirements:
- Self-starter with strong customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Strong word processing, data entry, and other administrative skills
- 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 and spend significant time walking
- Experience using the full suite of Microsoft Office applications and other standard business applications
- Knowledge of general office equipment such as copiers, printers, and office phones
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.