A well-established dance school is looking for an experienced Administrative Coordinator to join its management and office team. This position is suited to a dependable, organized, and resourceful qualified who is comfortable handling day-to-day operations, communicating with families and faculty, and taking ownership of administrative projects.
The successful candidate should be confident working independently, able to manage competing priorities, and committed to providing a high standard of service in a busy educational environment.
Key Duties
- Coordinate daily administrative and front-office operations
- Communicate professionally with students, parents, instructors, and management
- Assist families with class selection, program information, and registration-related inquiries
- Organize and maintain student records, schedules, documents, and internal administrative files
- Coordinate school projects, events, performances, examinations, and special activities
- Follow projects and administrative tasks through from planning to completion
- Support and coordinate the work of other administrative team members
- Assist management with operational planning and implementation
- Coordinate communication between teaching staff and the administrative team
- Monitor classroom, facility, supply, and general office needs
- Help maintain consistent administrative procedures and service standards
Qualifications
- 8+ years of relevant administrative and customer service experience preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organization, documentation, and follow-up abilities
- Comfortable handling multiple responsibilities and deadlines simultaneously
- Demonstrated ability to solve problems and work with minimal supervision
- Experience coordinating staff, projects, or day-to-day operations
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Windows-based computer applications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent post-secondary education
- Fluency in English and Mandarin is required; Cantonese is an asset
- Professional, responsible, detail-oriented, and service-focused
Experience in any of the following areas would be considered an asset:
- Sales or customer relations
- Marketing or social media
- Photoshop or basic graphic design
- Video editing
- Education, performing arts, or extracurricular program administration
About the Position This is a long-term opportunity for someone who enjoys taking responsibility, working with people, and contributing to the smooth operation of an established organization. We offer a professional and positive work environment with opportunities to take on increasing responsibility as the role develops.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00-$21.00 per hour
Benefits
- Company events
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Markham, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:
- Administration and customer care: 8 years (required)
Language:
- English (required)
- Mandarin (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Ontario Driver's License (required)
Location:
- Markham, ON (preferred)
Work Location: In person
📌 Administrative Coordinator (Markham)
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📍 Markham