Front Desk Coordinator

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Anaheim, CA, USA
In-Office
25K-25K Annually
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Edtech
The Role
Serves as the primary front-desk contact, greeting visitors, managing calls, routing inquiries, and supporting students and external stakeholders. Provides administrative assistance to Admissions, Student Services, Education, and Career Services; maintains student, applicant, graduate, and employment records; performs data entry; prepares reports and spreadsheets; coordinates follow-ups; and manages office supplies. The role is part-time, on-site, and requires strong organization, communication, professionalism, and multitasking skills.
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Position Summary

The Front Desk Coordinator is a key member of the administrative team and serves as the first point of contact for all visitors, students, and external stakeholders. This role is responsible for managing front desk operations, directing inquiries, and providing administrative and student support across multiple departments.
Working closely with Admissions, Student Services, and other campus offices, the Front Desk Coordinator ensures a professional, organized, and responsive experience for all individuals interacting with the institution. This position is ideal for someone who is highly organized, personable, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Serve as the primary point of contact at the front desk, greeting visitors and managing incoming calls with professionalism and efficiency
  • Route inquiries from prospective students, current students, graduates, vendors, and agencies to the appropriate department
  • Support the Admissions team by assisting with prospective student coordination, data entry, and tracking in institutional systems
  • Maintain accurate and timely records in student information systems, CRMs and internal databases
  • Assist with monitoring and updating applicant-related data
  • Provide administrative support to Student Services, Education, and Career Services as needed
  • Assist with student follow-up communications, including attendance outreach and general inquiries
  • Support Career Services by maintaining graduate and employment-related records and assisting with verification efforts
  • Prepare reports, spreadsheets, and other administrative materials as requested
  • Ensure the front desk area remains organized, welcoming, and efficient
  • Maintain and order office supplies, staff refreshments, and other items as needed.
  • Perform other related administrative duties as assigned
Qualifications
  • Associate degree or higher preferred
  • 1–3 years of experience in administrative support, customer service, or a similar role preferred
  • Experience in an educational environment is a plus but not required
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse population of students, staff, and visitors
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • High level of professionalism, integrity, and customer service orientation
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced environment
  • Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
  • Ability to assess situations quickly and direct inquiries appropriately
  • Problem-solving mindset with sound judgment
Schedule Details
  • Monday-Thursday: 1pm-7pm; Friday: 1pm-6pm
  • Part-time, 29 hours/week
  • On-site
Benefits Summary
  • Paid Sick Leave: 40 hours of paid sick leave for each calendar year

Skills Required

  • Associate degree or higher
  • 1-3 years of experience in administrative support, customer service, or a similar role
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse students, staff, and visitors
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Professionalism, integrity, and customer service orientation
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
  • Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
  • Ability to assess situations quickly and direct inquiries appropriately
  • Problem-solving skills and sound judgment
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The Company
60 Employees
Year Founded: 1987

What We Do

Southern California Institute of Technology (SCIT) is a private postsecondary institution in Anaheim, California, offering accredited diploma and Bachelor of Science programs in technology and engineering. It emphasizes hands-on, experiential learning through labs and industrial-grade equipment, with flexible in-person and online options. SCIT also provides career services and has served more than 15,000 graduates. The school supports working students through flexible schedules and career guidance.

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