Part-Time Front Desk & Administrative Assistant

Sylvan Learning; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Sylvan Learning Center is seeking a Part-Time Administrative Assistant to manage front desk activities, answer calls, and assist with scheduling for students, parents, and teachers.

You will support identity screening, test proctoring, and general administrative services, helping ensure smooth daily operations and excellent customer care.

Qualifications

• Must multi-task and remain calm under pressure.
• Enthusiastic, welcoming demeanor and professional customer service skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Two years office experience preferred.
• Computer proficient, ready to learn our center operations software.
• Organizational skills and ability to self-direct.
• Ability to pass a federal background check.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and answer phones, directing to appropriate staff.
• Schedule appointments for students, parents, and teachers.
• Check-in clients for identity screening services and test proctoring.
• Support Center Directors with administrative tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Front desk

Communication

Confidentiality

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Two years office experience

Tools

Computer proficiency

Job description

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - PART TIME

Sylvan Learning Center is hiring an administrative assistant who will keep us on track as we go through our very busy days. Sylvan has been helping students succeed in school for over 35 years and you will be our first contact with the many phone calls and visits we receive from parents, students and those asking about our services. For this reason, you must be outstanding on the phone and have the ability and willingness to offer exceptional customer service.

The Admin/Coordinator supports the Center Directors in scheduling appointments, students and teachers, all reception functions and administrative services along with supporting student activities.

We also expect our Administrative Assistant to check-in clients for identity screening services and test proctoring.

Be part of a team who work together so that students succeed and parents get the best customer care possible.

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to multi-task and remain calm under pressure.
• Enthusiastic, welcoming demeanor and professional customer service skills.
• Attention to detail
• Two years office experience preferred
• Computer proficient, ready to learn our center operations software.
• Organizational skills and ability to self-direct.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
• Ability to pass a federal background check.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and produce high quality and accurate work.
• Ability to create a welcoming and professional front desk environment for our students, families, and community.