Receptionist-HS Front Office
Description
Receptionist – High School Front Office
Position Purpose
This position is responsible for greeting and directing visitors. This position also responds to inquiries from staff, the public, parents, students, etc. by providing requested information and/or referral to other parties.
Essential Job Functions
- Monitors security cameras and communicate findings with the Administration.
- Check in visitors to the building.
- Covers the front doors for student dismissals between passing periods.
- Covers the Main Office Receptionist duties in their absence.
- Sorts all incoming interoffice mail and USPS mail.
- Organizes deliveries from FedEx, UPS, Amazon, etc. and delivers items to classrooms.
- Updates student addresses with proper documentation.
- Greets all visitors in a kind and professional manner and directs them to their locations.
- Troubleshoots concerns such as copier issues, teacher questions and disgruntled guests.
- Makes passes and forms for use in the office, by teachers and other staff members.
- Assist Guidance department and treasurer with mailings.
- Process Attendance letters for the Guidance department.
- Update staff mailboxes.
- Assists with preparing graduation packets.
- Assists with Administration offices as requested and needed and other duties as assigned.
- Assist with other duties as assigned.
Equipment
Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, and telephone.
Travel Requirements
Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Pay Rate
$15.61 per hour.
Work Schedule
8 hours per day
200 days per year
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to maintain confidential information.
- Ability to work well with others and prioritize workload.
- Excellent business telephone etiquette.
- Ability to operate a switchboard.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions.
- Secretarial and Receptionist skills.
- Possess good organizational skills and the ability to multitask.
- Effective human relations skills that include a calm and patient personality.
- Computer skills with Excel, Word, Google Sheets, Google Docs, Publisher and PowerPoint.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with parents, school administrators and staff.
- Record keeping.
- Skills involving data entries.
- Willingness to learn skills as needed.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Seldom = Less than 25% Occasional = 26 to 50% Often = 51 to 75% Very Frequent = Greater than 75%
| Physical Requirement | Percentage of Time |
| Ability to sit for extended periods of time. | Very Frequent |
| Ability to lift 25 pounds. | Seldom |
| Ability to carry 25 pounds. | Seldom |
| Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations. | Very Frequent |
| Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter. | Very Frequent |
| Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation. | Very Frequent |
| Ability to operate job-related equipment. | Very Frequent |
| Ability to reach in all directions. | Seldom |
License/ Registration/ Certification
- N/A
Education
- High School Diploma or GED.
Experience
- Previous experience is preferred.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Apply online: https://www.applitrack.com/perryschools/onlineapp/