About Purdance:

Purdance Studios prioritizes and celebrates the individual growth of its dance students to better cultivate each dancer’s creative process. We are dedicated to providing high quality, rigorous training in a collaborative environment.

The Administrative Staff is the heart of Purdance Studios. This team is responsible for ensuring consistency and efficiency throughout our day-to-day operations.

About the Role:

Purdance Studios is currently looking for administrative assistants to join our Pur-team! The ideal candidate is an efficient and collaborative multi-tasker, and will be warm and welcoming to our students and dance families. The administrative assistants at Purdance Studios are regularly given opportunities to work independently on projects and as a valued team member on larger studio goals. Our administrative assistants may also be scheduled to assist in the production of Purdance-affiliated shows, events or workshops.

Role Responsibilities:

• Welcome and direct students to their classes
• Ensure that the studios and common spaces are clean and well-kept
• Provide outstanding customer service to new and existing students and families
• Assist clients, staff, and teachers with enrollment and class placement procedures, adherence to studio policy, general inqueries, and attendance records
• Answer and direct incoming phone calls, emails, and in-person questions/requests ensuring prompt response and thorough follow-up on all communications
• Handle the collection of tuition payments and process sales transactions
• Manage a variety of communications including drafting emails, generating invoices, compiling reports, handling mailing tasks
• Schedule meetings, manage appointments, and maintain calendars
• Utilize and maintain filing systems for a variety of files and documents in both electronic and physical formats
• Maintain accurate inventories and organization of products and supplies
• Order supplies, additional products, and performance materials as needed
• Assist in updating and maintaining social media accounts and the distribution of other marketing or promotional materials
• Assist in the coordination and execution of Purdance-affiliated productions, events, performances, or workshops
• May be asked to complete errands or retrieve supplies using personal vehicle, mileage will be reimbursed at the rate set by the State of Califirnia

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of experience in administrative work, or customer service
• Proficient in the use of Windows OS and Google Suite
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Effective multi-tasking ability
• Ability to pass a fingerprinted background check
• Access to reliable transportation
• Ability to manage time effectively

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in dance
• Undergraduate education in Dance, Business, or a related field

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $19.00 - $20.50 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 25 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Required)
• Administrative: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• San Jose, CA 95112 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• San Jose, CA 95112: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person