Receptionist

JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE : Receptionist QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
2. Six (6) months of experience in performing receptionist or general clerical duties or an equivalent combination of training and experience
3. Operate a multi-line telephone system, computer, and other standard office equipment
4. Handle a high volume of telephone calls with courtesy, speed, and accuracy
5. Typing and computer skills
6. Strong written and verbal communication skills
7. Strong organizational skills
8. Ability to multitask
9. Poised, diplomatic, and congenial manner REPORTS TO : School Administrator JOB GOAL : This position is responsible for the professional and efficient management of visitors, telephone calls, and messages, as well as a variety of clerical duties that support office operations, including word processing and filing, and performs related duties as assigned. TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned, including but not limited to: Front Desk Coordinator:
10. Manages the site's lobby area
11. Ensures completion of paperwork, sign-in, and security procedures Receptionist:
12. Greets visitors, handles incoming calls, and performs general administrative duties
13. Assists other administrative staff with overflow work, including word processing, data entry, and internet research tasks when necessary Switchboard Operator:
14. Places, receives, and routes calls
15. Answers and directs incoming calls; takes messages when needed
16. Supplies information to callers, relays messages, and announces visitors Office Assistant:
17. Performs basic clerical tasks, such as systematically arranging letters, memoranda, invoices, and other indexed documents according to an established system
18. Operates basic office equipment and completes general office work
19. Sorts and routes incoming materials; may require computer and data entry skills Mail Assistant:
20. Sorts and distributes incoming and outgoing mail Performs other duties as assigned TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 238 days annually EVALUATION: The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation procedures for classified employees of the Lafayette County School District