administrative coordinator

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 professional 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