Receptionist/Substitute Coordinator

Think Together • San Bernardino, CA

233d • $21

About The Position

The Receptionist/Substitute Coordinator manages daily staffing for after-school programs at schools within the individual Think Together regions and other districts with Think Together programs. This role involves working with various schedules and absence reports to assign substitute program leaders to sites, handling various aspects of substitute staffing to meet program objectives, and overseeing regional office operations such as purchasing and facilities management. The position also includes serving as the front desk receptionist for the regional office.

Requirements

• 1 -3 years of prior administrative support role is required.
• High school diploma required; two-year minimum college degree preferred.
• 2 to 3 years of experience with educational settings and operations.
• Experience with a receptionist operated central telephone system.
• Proven ability to communicate professionally and effectively with stakeholders, including school administrators, district officials, parents and community partners.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven time management, organizational skills and ability to work in fast-paced collaborative environment.
• Willingness to accept responsibility.
• Basic math skills sufficient.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with staff.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Must pass Live Scan (fingerprinting), Background Check, and Tuberculosis Test.

Responsibilities

• Meets strict requirements for attendance and punctuality.
• Maintains a neat and orderly desk and reception area at all times.
• Welcomes callers and visitors and provides a positive first impression of the organization.
• Logs in visitors and issues visitor badges when necessary.
• Answers telephones, routes calls, takes and delivers telephone messages in a professional and courteous manner.
• Screens callers and visitors prior to routing them to appropriate personnel.
• Assures prompt and accurate distribution of all mail and packages.
• May sign to verify receipt of items that are delivered to the reception area.
• Uses time effectively to assist with clerical or administrative tasks and projects as requested or assigned.
• Responsible for maintaining professional appearance of the kitchen area.
• Works to ensure appropriate staffing count at after-school program sites.
• Works daily with staff to receive absence reports (same day absence or reports of future planned absences).
• Calls substitutes to find available replacements and briefs them on site information or other special requirements if any.
• Communicates with site coordinators regarding staff changes daily or as needed.
• Monitors accuracy of substitute Program Leader work hours.
• Communicates with HR department and Site Coordinators job performance of assigned substitutes when needed.
• Liaises with various employers (school districts) on attendance issues as needed.
• Maintains comprehensive records.
• Creates and maintains training schedules.
• Coordinates facilities management, purchasing and supplies.
• Maintains/track/order general office supplies.
• Maintain and update office directories.
• Maintain track and log boxes for off-site storage facility.
• Implements processes to ensure smooth functioning of the reception area.
• Trains back up receptionist as needed.
• Maintains highest degree of confidentiality in student, staff and management matters.
• Orders/prints business cards as needed for staff.
• Works independently to refine and improve processes and procedures.
• Answers phones as needed.
• Completes other administrative or interaction duties as requested.

Benefits

• Hourly Pay $21.50

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Warehousing and Storage
• Education Level: High school or GED