Office Administrator
Hours: Part-time (15-20 hours/week) including 3-4 afternoons per week until 6pm with some flexibility in setting exact schedule. Ideal start date would be ASAP. Perfect for a college or grad student looking for a part-time job!
Location: Fully Remote (office located in Tysons, VA)
Who you are
As an office administrator, you will be a key part of our team and integral in keeping the trains running! Your passion for organization, prioritizing, and making sure everything is going smoothly will be utilized every day.
In addition to supporting our engaging, close-knit virtual team with administrative tasks, you will prepare agendas and materials for numerous meetings. Our office is busy, so youÂ’ll answer calls, take messages, and route them appropriately. You will also serve as the main point of contact for our teenage clients, helping to support them with reminders and follow-up between sessions to ensure they get their work done!
There will be opportunities to… spend time researching areas of interest to our team and clients, such as changes to college admissions deadlines, new standardized testing procedures, impacts to the process relating to COVID-19, and more. In addition, youÂ’ll communicate and interact with our clients, business partners, and other parties and serve as a true liaison.
What we do
As the top college counseling firm in the metro DC area (with global reach!), we lead busy families to phenomenal outcomes through the combination of strategy and execution. We leverage our time-tested processes and new innovations to assist students, families, and organizations with educational placement.
We believe in empowering our students and giving them the tools they need to succeed. From one-time sessions to long-term relationships, we offer a variety of services to save our clients time and mental energy while reducing the burden that parents feel. After all, everyone could use a little less stress in their lives, right? Our individualized combination of administrative and project management allows todayÂ’s teenagers to follow through with whatÂ’s required without anything falling through the cracks. We help students dig deep and pull out their own excellence.
As true experts and thought leaders in the field, weÂ’ve even been featured on CNN and Fox 5, as well as in national publications such as The Washington Post, USA Today, and U.S. News. Read more about what makes us different!
What you need to succeedÂ…
? You have experience providing administrative support in an office environment
? You can efficiently work your way around Google Drive
? You are a calm yet dynamic, detail-oriented professional who is energized by providing top-notch customer service and anticipating needs
? You are resourceful and not afraid to roll up your sleeves
? You can hustle! You have a sense of urgency and can meet deadlines
? You are a juggler that can handle multiple projects at once while prioritizing what needs to be done
? You have a great work ethic and thrive on a fast-paced, collaborative team
? You are a proactive communicator that is always thinking steps ahead
? You are an enthusiastic, positive problem solver who radiates professionalism
? You are intrigued about efficiency and making systems and work processes better
? You donÂ’t sweat shifting priorities and are calm under fire
? You can run with things and donÂ’t need close supervision
? You are trustworthy and can be counted on to safeguard the confidentiality of our clients and our business
What we offer youÂ…
We offer you the ability to make personal connections and a difference every single day. YouÂ’ll never have a dull workday and will always be kept busy, making your hours fly by. We work very hard, but we like to have fun and offer a laid-back environment that is supportive, rewarding, and positive. You will have the resources and tools you need to be able to do your best work. For your efforts, you will enjoy a competitive hourly rate with opportunities to learn more about our business and grow.
DC College Counseling is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 – $30.00 per hour
Schedule:
• Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
• Because of the extensive training involved, we need an applicant who hopes to stay in this position for the long term. Can you commit to a minimum of one year in the role?
• Would you ideally prefer a part-time or full-time position?
• Are you able to work at least 2-3 afternoons per week until 6pm?
Education:
• Bachelor’s (Required)
Work Location: Remote
