What are the responsibilities and job description for the Front Desk Receptionist position at General Academic?
General Academic is a premier K12 tutoring, test prep, and publishing company based in Houston's Rice Village. Founded out of a Rice University dorm room in 2003, more than 1,000 students currently visit our 9,000 square foot office every academic year.
We are seeking 1 to 3 part-time front desk staff members to fulfill office duties, including welcoming clients and students, answering phones, and managing office supplies.
Responsibilities and Daily Tasks
- Welcoming clients and students
- Ensuring tutoring sessions are meeting as scheduled
- Answering phones
- Scheduling client phone consultations with management
- Monitoring texts and responding to basic logistics questions
- Supporting tutors’ needs
- Preparing and organizing mock testing materials
- Ensuring office space is presentable and organized
- Monitoring supplies inventory
- Assigned tasks from management during slower periods
Requirements:
- Be a “people” person
- Strong communication skills
- Be very attentive to detail
- Possess initiative and a can-do attitude
- Proficiency with technology including AI & SaaS applications
- Have access to reliable transportation
Work Schedule and Pay:
We are looking for up to 3 people to be available to commit to a minimum of 3 shifts a week during the following shifts:
- Shifts available Saturday through Thursday
- Saturdays from 11:00am-4:00pm
- Sundays from 10:00am-2:00pm and 2:00pm-6:00pm (2 shifts)
- Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 4:00-8:00pm
This role commences on or around August 15, 2026.
Pay and Perks:
- $17-$19 an hour depending on experience
- Paid with a Form W2 (not 1099 independent contractor)
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Application Question(s):
- Were you referred to us by anyone? If so, please name the referrer.
- Why are you and this job a mutually good fit?
- Have you completed or are you pursuing a bachelor's degree?
- Which days and hours would you want?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $19