Job Description:
Office Manager - Tutoring and Test Prep Company
Company Overview:
This Tutoring & Test Prep company is a leading educational resource for students in Franklin, Tennessee and beyond. We equip students with the tools and guidance to excel academically and maximize their performance in classes and on standardized tests. Our mission is to strengthen our students’ skills and build their self-confidence so that they can reach their greatest potential and achieve their goals.
Job Summary:
We are looking for a motivated and optimistic candidate with a passion for education, organization, and coordination. This person must love to work with children, teenagers, and adults. The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong leadership skills and sales initiative both within the tutoring center and in outreach to students, parents, and schools throughout the greater Nashville area.
Job Responsibilities:
(Include but are not limited to the following):
- Responsible for opening and closing the office during hours of operation and instruction
- Responding to business inquiries and pursuing leads
- Managing and scheduling both staff and students
- Working with families, in coordination with the tutor staff, to create customized tutoring plans based on the needs of their children
- Maintaining office supplies and preparing materials for classes and tutoring sessions
- Managing relationships with students, parents, and the building manager
- Providing general support to students, parents, and related office visitors
- Overseeing adherence to office policies and procedures
- Implementing new policies and procedures as assigned
- Scheduling and organizing meetings (in person or virtual)
- Assisting with onboarding new team members (general training, computer system access, etc.)
- Submitting regular reports to business ownership
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and pleasant work environment for both students and staff
- Performing other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Proven office management experience; knowledge of office management responsibilities, systems, and procedures
- Previous experience with academic tutoring and test prep preferred, but not required
- Previous experience and preferably demonstrable success in sales and marketing
- A valid Tennessee Driver’s License, in good standing, is required as this position will require active outreach and marketing in the surrounding communities
Other Requirements:
- A positive, enthusiastic attitude, as well as a love for helping people
- Excellent communication (written and verbal), organizational, and interpersonal skills
- A self-starter mentality (i.e., initiative to learn and complete tasks)
- Attention to detail, and adaptable problem-solving skills
- An interest in growing within the company, professionally and personally
- The ability to work in an environment with multiple activities happening at once and deliver results
- An interest in education and helping others succeed
Physical Requirements You Will Need:
- Prolonged periods standing, walking, sitting at a desk, and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
- Must be able to navigate the organization’s physical premises
Compensation:
Competitive pay merit-based bonuses.
ADA Accommodation:
Our company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process or to perform the essential functions of the job you are applying for, please let us know. Contact your Supervisor or Human Resources to request accommodations.
An Equal Opportunity Employer:
We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.