Front Desk Coordinator

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about delivering an outstanding guest experience?  The Front Desk Coordinator at Universal Technical Institute's Houston campus is the welcoming face and brand ambassador for our vibrant community.  Your role involves creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for campus visitors and handling details efficiently to foster strong relationships.  As the first point of contact, you'll be responsible for meeting prospective students, managing phone inquiries, and handling various clerical duties. 

Our ideal candidate:

• Has a friendly and approachable demeanor who can easily establish a rapport with visitors -  including potential students, families, UTI colleagues, and industry partners.
• Can handle visitor inquiries, concerns, and requests in a proactive and professional manner.
• Able to work collaboratively with team members to address any issues promptly and effectively.

Hours: Mon - Thurs: 12:30 pm - 6:30pm,  Friday: 11 am - 5 pm Weekends & Evenings as Scheduled

What we offer

• Pay range of $17.00 - $19.00/hour.  This is a part-time role (27 hrs/week) 
• Employee Assistance Program & 401(k)
• Paid sick time and vacation 

• Greet visitors, have all individuals register at the Front Desk, and direct visitors to appropriate staff members
• Answer all incoming lines in a prompt, professional manner, and efficiently route to the proper department
• Provide excellent customer service to external and internal customers. 
• Provide administrative support to a variety of staff such as the Campus Visit & Event Supervisor, Campus Admissions Manager and to other departments such as Corporate Office Admission (as needed). 
• Assist with campus events such as Open House, Orientation, Graduation, etc. 

Education / Experience

• High School diploma or GED required
• Previous experience in an in-person customer service or guest relations role required
• Previous experience with multi-line phone system strongly preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and highly visible environment
• Bilingual skills a plus!

Work Environment

• • Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment.
  • This position is designated as Onsite.
  • Must be available to work the occasional Saturday shift

About Us:

It’s all about the reputation. 60 years of experience, trusted by 35+ industry leading brands, 16 campuses, 16 technical programs.  But it’s not all about the numbers. Here at Universal Technical Institute and its family of schools, we care about YOU. We care about making a change in the lives of our employees and our students. We’re on a mission to expand our reach and increase our impact, one life at a time and that starts with yours...Come and be a part of our legacy!

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