Front Desk Student Services Coordinator - Grand Rapids/Jenison Music School

Academy of Music

Front Desk Student Services Coordinator - Grand Rapids/Jenison Music School

Grand Rapids, MI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Bonus based on performance

    Dental insurance

    Paid time off

    Profit sharing

    Vision insurance

    Competitive salary

    Employee discounts

    Training & development

    West Michigan's largest private music lesson school is hiring a full-time Front Desk Student Services Coordinator to join our office team.

    This is a 38-40 hour per week position based primarily at our Jenison location, with occasional work at our Grand Rapids location.

    Compensation & Benefits

    $18.00 per hour during the training period

    Increase to $19.00 per hour upon successful completion of training (typically 8-12 weeks)

    Additional raises based on performance evaluations

    80 hours of paid time off annually

    Bonus and profit-sharing opportunities

    100% company-paid vision, dental, and life insurance benefits

    About Our Culture

    Our mission is to provide an over-the-top music lesson experience for every student and family.

    The front desk team plays a critical role in that mission. From the first phone call to weekly lessons, recitals, and performances, our office team helps create a welcoming, organized, and positive experience for students, parents, teachers, and staff.

    This position is ideal for someone who enjoys helping people, loves working around children and families, and takes pride in delivering exceptional customer service.

    Knowledge of music or playing an instrument is not required.

    Schedule

    The current schedule is:

    Saturday: 9:00 - 4:00 PM

    Monday-Thursday: 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM

    Evening and weekend availability is required.

    This position is a great fit for someone who enjoys a consistent schedule, is comfortable working afternoons and evenings, and thrives in a fast-paced, people-centered environment.

    Job Duties

    Responsibilities include:

    Answering phones with warmth, professionalism, and enthusiasm

    Welcoming students and families and creating a positive first impression

    Providing exceptional customer service to students, parents, teachers, and visitors

    Registering new students

    Scheduling needs for more than 800 students and 40+ teachers

    Communicating clearly with teachers, staff, students, and families

    Processing paperwork and maintaining accurate records

    Helping prospective families understand why our school provides the best music lesson experience in West Michigan

    Meeting monthly registration goals

    Managing details in a busy environment

    Using Google products and office software

    Cleaning and helping maintain the overall appearance of the Academy

    Working independently and solving problems when needed

    Supporting recitals, performances, and special events

    Please note: This position includes enrollment conversations with prospective families. If you do not enjoy helping people make decisions and enroll in programs that fit their needs, this may not be the right position for you.

    Ideal Experience

    Helpful experience may include:

    Receptionist or front desk work

    Restaurant or hospitality

    Retail

    Medical office

    Veterinary office

    Salon or spa

    Any fast-paced position involving frequent interaction with the public

    Ideal Traits

    We are looking for someone who is:

    Friendly and professional

    A true people person

    Excellent on the phone

    Detail-oriented

    Able to manage many moving parts simultaneously

    Comfortable multitasking

    Able to follow directions and meet deadlines

    Calm and positive in a fast-paced environment

    Comfortable working independently

    Strong with communication

    Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google products

    Excited to be part of a school that serves children, families, and the arts

    How to Apply

    Please submit your application through this job posting.

    Due to the number of applications received, we are unable to respond to phone calls or emails regarding application status. Candidates selected for the next step will be contacted directly.