Receptionist (Temporary)

University of Miami • Coral Gables, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Receptionist welcomes visitors (i.e., vendors, customers, patients, staff, students etc.) to the department by greeting them, in person or on the telephone, and answering or referring their inquiries appropriately. The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation’s premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in South Florida. With more than 20,000 faculty and staff, the University is committed to excellence and guided by a mission to positively impact the lives of students, patients, and communities locally and globally. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully. United by shared values, the University community works together to build an environment defined by purpose, collaboration, and service. The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required
• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements

Responsibilities

• Greets visitors to the department and directs them to their requested destination.
• Answers incoming calls and places outgoing calls, in a timely and efficient manner, while providing exceptional customer service to further a positive institutional image.
• Responds to general questions and inquiries, forwards non-routine requests to appropriate staff for handling.
• Assists with general administrative task, such as sorting departmental mail, faxes, troubleshooting office equipment etc.
• Maintains department directories and visitation logs.
• Maintains a tidy and clean reception area.
• Places orders for department supplies as requested by department leadership.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED