Receptionist-Part Time

Southeastern College•North Charleston, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Receptionist operates a multi-line telephone console, gives routine information to the public, greets the public, performs clerical work, and other related work as required. Receptionists are responsible for providing an integrated and reliable support system to the campuses. This is accomplished by interacting with the public in a professional manner, maintaining a neat appearance, being detail-oriented with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines with frequent interruptions, handling difficult situations and demanding people, and demonstrating reliability and dependability. This is a part time position that requires day and evening availability.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent; or more than two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Receives calls and gives information to callers, screen and routes calls to appropriate destination.
Retrieves messages from voice mail and forwards to appropriate personnel.
Obtains and records caller's name, time of call, nature of business and person called upon and delivers messages or transfers calls to voice mail when appropriate personnel are unavailable.
Answer questions about Southeastern College and provides callers with address, directions, and other information.
Monitor visitor access and issues passes when required.
Update appointment calendars.
Receives, sorts, and routes mail, and maintain and routes publications.
Maintain fax machines, assists users, send faxes, and retrieves and routes incoming faxes.
Takes payment for services and products.
Creates and prints faxes.
Greets visitors, staff and others in a professional courteous manner.
Ascertains nature of business and directs visitors or callers to appropriate department or person.
Orders, receives, and maintains office supplies.
Creates and prints fax cover sheets, memos, correspondence, reports, and other documents when necessary.
Performs other clerical duties as needed, such as filing, photocopying, and collating.