26/27 TEMP/HRLY - CLERICAL (STUDENT REGISTRATION)

Arlington Public Schools; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

Arlington Public Schools is seeking an Hourly Administrative Specialist to provide administrative and front desk support for the Office of Student Registration & Language Services.

Based at the Welcome Center in Arlington, VA, this on-site role focuses on customer service, data entry, and assisting families with diverse needs in a busy registration environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• Data entry and basic spreadsheet skills (Excel) recommended.
• Strong written and verbal communication in a fast-paced registration environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead front desk staff and be primary contact for families and students.
• Provide outstanding customer service in person, by phone, and by email.
• Handle high volumes of calls, emails, and walk-ins with timely responses.
• Assist with registration and enrollment processes and data entry.
• Maintain a welcoming, professional environment and ensure confidentiality.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

26/27 TEMP/HRLY - CLERICAL (STUDENT REGISTRATION)

Arlington, VA, United States (On-site)

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Job Description

The Office of Student Registration & Language Services has an opening for an Hourly Administrative Specialist.

The Hourly Administrative Specialist provides administrative and front desk support for Student Registration. The incumbent reports to the Director of Student Registration & Language Services and p rovides administrative support to ensure smooth and efficient operations at the Welcome Center.

Responsibilities

The Hourly Lead Administrative Specialist serves as a lead front desk staff member and primary point of contact for families, students, and community stakeholders. This position plays a key role in ensuring timely, responsive, and high-quality customer service in a ‑fast-paced‑ registration environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support front desk staff to ensure efficient daily operations and consistent customer service standards.
• Provide exceptional customer service in person, by phone, and via email; respond to inquiries accurately and within established timelines.
• Manage high volumes of calls, emails, walk-ins‑, and scheduled appointments.
• Support registration and enrollment processes, including reviewing documentation and entering data into student information systems.
• Assist families with diverse needs and maintain a welcoming, professional environment.
• Ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with staff and community partners to resolve issues and support smooth service delivery.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work effectively under deadlines in a high-volume‑ setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED (Associate Degree preferred) ; including or supplemented by courses in business and office practices with a minimum of two years’ responsible clerical experience, preferably in an education-related setting.
• Skills working with data in spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel) is a key qualification.
• Excellent human relations skills; ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees at all levels, in a courteous and professional manner.
• Excellence in business English and Spanish grammar, spelling, and punctuation; must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Hourly Rate-$31.60 per hour

Job Info

• Job Identification 983
• Job Category Classified
• Posting Date 05/11/2026, 07:57 PM
• Degree Level High School Graduate
• Job Schedule Part time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations Arlington, VA, United States (On-site)