Center Administrator Jobs
Center Administrator jobs are open across healthcare, education, fitness, and community services, from entry-level to senior and regional director roles, with specializations in operations management, staff coordination, and regulatory compliance. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Sylvan Learning - Center Director/Educational Administrator
Join the Sylvan Learning team, where education is everything, learning is personal, great teachers inspire, technology accelerates, and results are achieved. Sylvan Learning is a globally recognized education franchise. Sylvan Learning provides personalized academic tutoring for students from kindergarten through 12th grade to help students get ahead or simply get caught up!
SALARY
- $48,000-$50,000
BENEFITS
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Sylvan Tuition Incentives
- Up to 100 hours of PTO per year (start date dependent)
WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO:
- Has a passion for education and a deep understanding of the importance of academic success.
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable wearing many hats.
- Is a natural relationship builder and has a passion for making, setting, and achieving goals.
- Possesses exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with parents, students, colleagues, and the local community.
- Is committed to continuously improving performance metrics to ensure center and revenue growth as well as students’ educational growth.
At Sylvan Learning, we value creativity, passion, and a growth mindset. We offer a supportive and dynamic work environment where you can be yourself, challenge yourself, and make a real impact.
JOB DESCRIPTION-CENTER DIRECTOR
- The Center Director keeps the Center running smoothly by managing essential operational activities, such as teacher payroll, customer billing, account maintenance and monitoring, teacher scheduling and labor management.
- The CD is the friendly face of Sylvan, providing top-notch customer service and ensures all phone calls and walk-ins are answered promptly during business hours.
- The CD will work closely with the Director of Student Advancement to ensure that our instruction is top-notch.
- The CD assesses and observes students, followed by meeting with the parents to deliver results and observations along with setting goals and plans for success.
- The CD meets with parents to discuss enrollment options & opportunities, as well as ongoing support.
- The CD consistently maintains the KPI system of expectations in sales and operations.
SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable wearing many hats.
- A natural relationship builder, with parents, students, colleagues and local community.
- Driven to make, set and achieve goals.
- Exceptional communication & interpersonal skills.
- Can define your \win\ – we need someone that is hungry, and no, we don't mean for pizza!
- Multitask like it is going out of style- we do work with kids after all!
- Have a memory like Rain Man.
- Know how to control and manage your time—Ferris Bueller should not be your role model.
- Must love working with people and find kids fun! –Need we say more?
- Can handle a group text- Communication is key!
- You’re a leader who pulls not pushes.
- Believes in the power of Radical Honesty.
- Can embrace the phrase— “it always works out”- because it always works out.
- Loves to learn and values feedback as an opportunity to grow.
- Believes education is valuable and important! Know about Simon Sinek
- -or at least watched his Ted Talk before deciding to apply.
- Bachelor’s degree
- A passion for education and academic success.
Choosing Sylvan is about getting results and setting your child up for long-term success. At Sylvan, we’re focused on building academic confidence, igniting intellectual curiosity and inspiring a love for learning — all of which make a big impact in school and in life. For 40 years, we’ve helped millions of students achieve new levels of academic success.
Pay: $48000.00 - $52000.00 / year
Pay:
- Bonus pay
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Employee discount
Job Type: fulltime
Education: Bachelor's degree
Work location: On-site
Fort Wayne - North. 10016 Auburn Park Dr, Fort Wayne, IN, 46825
Sylvan Learning - Center Director/Educational Administrator
Join the Sylvan Learning team, where education is everything, learning is personal, great teachers inspire, technology accelerates, and results are achieved. Sylvan Learning is a globally recognized education franchise. Sylvan Learning provides personalized academic tutoring for students from kindergarten through 12th grade to help students get ahead or simply get caught up!
SALARY
- $48,000-$50,000
BENEFITS
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Sylvan Tuition Incentives
- Up to 100 hours of PTO per year (start date dependent)
WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO:
- Has a passion for education and a deep understanding of the importance of academic success.
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable wearing many hats.
- Is a natural relationship builder and has a passion for making, setting, and achieving goals.
- Possesses exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with parents, students, colleagues, and the local community.
- Is committed to continuously improving performance metrics to ensure center and revenue growth as well as students’ educational growth.
At Sylvan Learning, we value creativity, passion, and a growth mindset. We offer a supportive and dynamic work environment where you can be yourself, challenge yourself, and make a real impact.
JOB DESCRIPTION-CENTER DIRECTOR
- The Center Director keeps the Center running smoothly by managing essential operational activities, such as teacher payroll, customer billing, account maintenance and monitoring, teacher scheduling and labor management.
- The CD is the friendly face of Sylvan, providing top-notch customer service and ensures all phone calls and walk-ins are answered promptly during business hours.
- The CD will work closely with the Director of Student Advancement to ensure that our instruction is top-notch.
- The CD assesses and observes students, followed by meeting with the parents to deliver results and observations along with setting goals and plans for success.
- The CD meets with parents to discuss enrollment options & opportunities, as well as ongoing support.
- The CD consistently maintains the KPI system of expectations in sales and operations.
SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable wearing many hats.
- A natural relationship builder, with parents, students, colleagues and local community.
- Driven to make, set and achieve goals.
- Exceptional communication & interpersonal skills.
- Can define your \win\ – we need someone that is hungry, and no, we don't mean for pizza!
- Multitask like it is going out of style- we do work with kids after all!
- Have a memory like Rain Man.
- Know how to control and manage your time—Ferris Bueller should not be your role model.
- Must love working with people and find kids fun! –Need we say more?
- Can handle a group text- Communication is key!
- You’re a leader who pulls not pushes.
- Believes in the power of Radical Honesty.
- Can embrace the phrase— “it always works out”- because it always works out.
- Loves to learn and values feedback as an opportunity to grow.
- Believes education is valuable and important! Know about Simon Sinek
- -or at least watched his Ted Talk before deciding to apply.
- Bachelor’s degree
- A passion for education and academic success.
Choosing Sylvan is about getting results and setting your child up for long-term success. At Sylvan, we’re focused on building academic confidence, igniting intellectual curiosity and inspiring a love for learning — all of which make a big impact in school and in life. For 40 years, we’ve helped millions of students achieve new levels of academic success.
Pay: $48000.00 - $52000.00 / year
Pay:
- Bonus pay
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Employee discount
Job Type: fulltime
Education: Bachelor's degree
Work location: On-site
Fort Wayne - North. 10016 Auburn Park Dr, Fort Wayne, IN, 46825
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in center administrator jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, healthcare management, or a related field
- Two or more years of supervisory or operations management experience
- Proficiency in scheduling, billing, or practice management software
- Demonstrated experience managing budgets and financial reporting
- Familiarity with state and federal regulatory compliance requirements for the center type
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for staff and stakeholder coordination
Tips for Your Center Administrator Job Search
Tailor your resume to each center type
A fitness center administrator role emphasizes membership systems and scheduling software, while a childcare center role focuses on licensing compliance and parent communication. Pull the exact language from each posting and mirror it in your resume's experience bullets.
Highlight your compliance and licensing experience
Employers in healthcare and childcare screen heavily for familiarity with state licensing requirements, inspection readiness, and accreditation processes. Name the specific regulatory frameworks you've worked under rather than listing generic administrative duties.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists center administrator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Quantify operational scope on your resume
Hiring managers want to know the size of what you managed. Include the number of staff you supervised, the daily client or patient volume, and the annual budget you oversaw. Those numbers establish credibility faster than any job title can.
Prepare scenario answers about staff conflicts
Interviewers for center administrator roles consistently ask how you've handled underperforming staff or scheduling crises. Prepare two or three specific examples using a situation, action, and outcome format so your answers don't sound rehearsed.
Negotiate total compensation, not just base pay
Many center administrator offers include professional development budgets, flexible scheduling, or continuing education reimbursements that are easier to negotiate than base pay. Ask about those benefits before you counter on salary alone.
Center Administrator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most center administrators?
The companies hiring the most center administrators right now include Sylvan Learning Center, SpaceX, and SCA Health, with the largest share of openings in Florida, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare networks, national childcare chains, and community recreation organizations tend to post the highest volume of center administrator openings throughout the year.
How many center administrator jobs are remote?
About 31% of center administrator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most center operations. Administrative functions tied to billing, reporting, and scheduling coordination are the sub-areas most likely to offer partial remote flexibility within otherwise on-site roles.
How do you become a center administrator?
Start by earning a bachelor's degree in business administration, healthcare management, education, or a related field, since most employers list it as a baseline requirement. Build operational experience in a front-line or supervisory role within the type of center you want to manage. Pursue any relevant certifications, such as a Certified Medical Manager credential for healthcare settings or a Child Development Associate credential for childcare environments. From there, apply to assistant administrator or operations coordinator roles to develop direct management experience before moving into a full administrator position.
Can I get hired as a center administrator without direct experience?
Some employers will hire candidates with strong supervisory backgrounds in adjacent roles, such as office manager, program coordinator, or department supervisor, if the operational scope is comparable. Smaller independent centers and nonprofit organizations tend to offer more flexibility on experience requirements than large healthcare networks or national chains. Emphasizing transferable skills like budgeting, compliance, staff scheduling, and client communication helps close the experience gap in your application materials.
What does the center administrator interview process look like?
Most center administrator interviews begin with a phone or video screen focused on your administrative and supervisory background. A second round typically involves an in-person interview with the hiring manager and sometimes a panel that includes department leads or a regional director. Expect scenario-based questions about handling staff conflicts, managing budget shortfalls, and maintaining compliance during inspections. Some employers include a facility walkthrough or ask you to review a sample operational problem as a practical component before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to center administrator jobs?
You can find and apply to center administrator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and preferences, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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