Facilities & Front Desk Lead

Inside Higher Ed; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

An educational institution in Berkeley is seeking an Office Manager to provide administrative support and coordination for facilities and student services. The role includes responding to service requests, supporting front desk operations, and leading student assistants. Ideal candidates possess strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality, and should be comfortable in a dynamic educational environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of staff verbally and in writing.
• Solid organizational skills and ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.
• Working knowledge of and/or can quickly learn common organization-specific and other computer application programs.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Respond to requests for service with facilities-related issues.
• Support for the front desk services to welcome and assist students.
• Lead student assistants and coordinate their assignments.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Judgment

Interpersonal skills

Job description

An educational institution in Berkeley is seeking an Office Manager to provide administrative support and coordination for facilities and student services. The role includes responding to service requests, supporting front desk operations, and leading student assistants. Ideal candidates possess strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality, and should be comfortable in a dynamic educational environment.