Administrative Assistant (Salon)

Job Title: Administrative Specialist (Salon)

Pay Rate: $30 to $35/Hr

Duration: 12 Months

Location: Darien, CT

Shift: 8 AM to 5 PM (Monday to Friday)

We are looking for a Salon Operations Specialist

Overview

We are seeking a temporary, hands-on support specialist to assist our hair testing salon during an exciting period of technological and process advancement. This role is ideal for someone who is highly proficient in Excel, comfortable learning new software and systems quickly, and motivated to proactively create digital solutions that improve how our team works. This is a temporary assignment focused on listening to and understanding stylist and salon needs, then helping translate those needs into practical, efficient, and scalable digital tools and process improvements

Support daily salon operations, including

• Answering phones and scheduling appointments.
• Greeting and assisting volunteer participants.
• Providing general front-of-house operational support.

Partner closely with stylists, technicians, and salon leadership to:

• Observe and understand current workflows, pain points, and opportunities.
• Gather input and translate needs into actionable improvements

Advance digital, system, and process capabilities by:

• Creating, improving, and maintaining Excel tools (tracking, reporting, automation)
• Supporting the implementation and adoption of new software or systems.
• Developing simple, practical digital solutions that improve efficiency and data quality.
• Assist with documentation, process mapping, and basic computer training materials.

Requirements

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, data organization, reporting; automation a plus).
• Strong ability to quickly learn and adapt to new software and systems.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and process-minded.
• Strong listening skills with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Comfortable balancing both administrative tasks and technical problem-solving.
• Professional, friendly, and confident in a salon and consumer-facing environment.