Job Description
Job Description
Job Title : Administrative & Growth Coordinator
Location : San Jose, CA (Headquarters-based)
Work hours: Tue-Sat 30-40hours
Role Overview
Think Academy Silicon Valley is seeking an Administrative & Expansion Coordinator to support the operational backbone of our growing education organization.
This role is headquarters-focused, ensuring smooth administrative processes, vendor coordination, and multi-campus expansion support.
You will serve as the key link between the academic, finance, and facility functions — helping the organization scale efficiently while maintaining operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
1) Administrative Coordination
- Oversee and streamline headquarters-level administrative processes , ensuring timely communication across departments (teaching, operations, marketing).
- Maintain internal procurement records and vendor contracts.
- Manage credit card usage logs, receipts collection, and monthly reconciliation with the finance team.
- Track expense requests, ensure spending aligns with budget policy, and optimize purchasing workflow.
Procurement & Vendor Management
Source, negotiate, and maintain relationships with local vendors (supplies, printing, furniture, maintenance).Manage purchase orders, quotations, and inventory replenishment across multiple campuses.Coordinate deliveries, logistics, and cross-campus material transfers.2) Campus Expansion & Setup
Assist in new campus scouting and evaluation , including collecting property information, pricing comparisons, and lease documentation.Support renovation coordination with contractors, property managers, and design vendors (timeline tracking, procurement, move-in readiness).Manage logistics for campus setup — furniture, signage, equipment purchase and installation.Track project progress and prepare regular reports for leadership review.3) Finance & Compliance
Manage reimbursement submissions and ensure documentation compliance.Track monthly budgets for administrative spending and report anomalies or cost-saving opportunities.Support audit preparation and policy documentation updates when needed.Qualifications
Bachelor's degree preferred, with 1–3 years of experience in administration, operations, or project coordination preferred.Excellent organizational and coordination skills; strong attention to detail.Proficient with Google Workspace, Excel, and document management tools.Experience working with vendors, contractors, or facility projects a strong plus.Good written and verbal communication in English and Mandarin.Must be proactive, reliable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.Driver's license preferred (for campus visits when needed).Compensation & Growth
Hourly Rate : $20–$25 / hour, depending on experience.Performance-based growth opportunities for Administrative Supervisor / Operations Manager roles.Long-term development into multi-campus project management or facilities lead roles .Ideal Candidate Profile
You are someone who :
Enjoys coordinating across multiple stakeholders and keeping things organized behind the scenes.Takes ownership — when you see a messy vendor log or pending invoice, you want to fix it.Likes helping a growing organization run smoother, faster, and smarter.Doesn't need daily supervision; you love making systems more efficient.