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Center Assistant
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What they do
An Office or Administrative Assistant performs administrative work in an office. Works in a wide variety of office settings, such as a company or business, or a government office or school. Manages paper and electronic files, uses office equipment including computers, responds to phone calls and emails, routes mail and maintains calendars and schedules.
$50,177 / year median in California
-12% projected decline
Job Description
Center Assistant at Sylvan of North Santa Clarita Center Assistant at Sylvan of North Santa Clarita in Santa Clarita, California Posted in 5 days ago.
Type:
full-time
GENERAL SUMMARY
The Center Assistant is responsible for leading the day-to-day administrative tasks in the Center such as phone reception, word processing, data entry, filing, providing initial assessments, and other administrative tasks. The Center Assistant 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
Leads day-to-day administrative tasks such as timely and high quality phone reception, word processing, data entry, filing, and other administrative tasks Greets and assists students, parents, and potential customers according to Sylvan standards Fields inquiry calls from potential customers; Fields calls from current families Schedules assessments, tours and Welcome Conferences according to Sylvan Standards; Manages scheduling changes of current families Assists Center Directors and Directors of Education with preparing materials for parent conferences, assessments, tours, and other customer appointments Assists Center Directors with other day-to-day tasks of running the Center such as managing billing, collecting payments, and maintaining Center supplies Assists Center Directors with maintaining the professional appearance of the Center according to Sylvan standards Supports standards and procedures to ensure student safety and well-being May 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 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. recblid vjduaojlgrdntlkxou6929d8763c01