Careers: Administrative Sales Assistant
Aveda Institute Portland is a thriving and growing cosmetology school. Aveda Institute is a high energy, fast paced, and creative environment. Aveda education is taught around the world and is highly respected throughout the Salon and Spa industry.
If you are a driven individual that is dynamic in sales, organization, and multi-tasking and you love the beauty industry, we are seeking an individual with a proven track record of meeting and exceeding assigned goals.
As the Administrative Sales Assistant, you would be assisting in multiply departments including Admissions, Student Services and Finance.
Job Responsibilities:
- Answer and direct phone calls.
- Contact potential students who request information on the Aveda Institute.
- Book tours with potential students.
- Complete tours with potential students and or visitors.
- Assist in completion of given task list from any department.
- Schedule appointments.
- Write and distribute email, correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms
- Preparation and updates of regularly scheduled reports and spreadsheets.
- Assist to handle requests and queries from upper leadership.
- File all necessary documentation (applications, reference letters, education documents, etc.) in student's file.
- Help plan and execute any Aveda Institute events such as career fairs, open houses, industry events, student orientations, mixers, and outside recruitment efforts.
- Maintain accurate reporting of all required data.
Requirements:
- Be willing to assist all team members and able to prioritize workflow.
- Working knowledge of office equipment, such as printers and fax machines.
- Proficiency in MS Office including MS Excel and MS PowerPoint a must.
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work.
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Goal oriented, driven and self-motivated.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
- High School degree; additional qualification as an Administrative assistant or Secretary will be a plus.
- Weekend availability is a must, 40 hour work week.
Compensation:
- $14.00 - 17.00 Hourly DOE.
- Excellent benefits including medical insurance and paid time off.