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Daviess County School District•Owensboro, KY

11d

About The Position

The Receptionist serves as the first point of contact for visitors, staff, and the public, providing a welcoming and professional presence for the organization. This position is responsible for managing the front desk area, answering and directing phone calls, greeting and assisting visitors, and performing a variety of clerical and administrative tasks to support daily operations.

Requirements

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and minimum one year responsible clerical experience.
Knowledge Of:
Personnel office methods, practices and procedures.
District organization, operations, policies and objectives relating to personnel activities.
Applicable laws regarding assigned personnel activities.
Record-keeping techniques.
Oral and written communication skills.
Telephone techniques and etiquette.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Area college/university programs
District personnel policies and procedures.
Practices and procedures related to certificated employment.
Methods of data collection and analysis.
Microsoft and Google Suites
Principles and techniques of recruitment and selection of personnel.
Operation of a computer terminal and data entry techniques.

Responsibilities

Assist with assigned human resource and business & finance duties.
Perform a variety of clerical work as assigned including posting and maintaining records, typing and duplicating materials, receiving, sorting and distributing mail deliveries throughout the building, preparing bulk and certified mail and maintaining postage records; assist other offices with a variety of clerical duties as directed.
Compile, submit and maintain office supply orders for the building.
Serve as the building contact for room reservations and maintain the reservation calendars.
Submit work orders as needed for technology, maintenance, supplies, etc.
May serve as the building contact for community engagement activities.
Maintain digital signage and flag.
Assist with monthly and special called Board Meetings
Use the finance system to create purchase orders from requisitions as needed.
Assist with administrative tasks and running business related errands as needed with mileage paid.
Greet, screen and direct visitors to appropriate departments; provide routine information to the public.
Prepare, duplicate, assemble and distribute materials; maintain telephone personnel directory as assigned.
Provide information and assistance in person, on the phone, or e-mail to assist and direct people appropriately.
Maintain current knowledge of district wide events and procedures.
Provide exceptional customer service to all callers and visitors creating and welcoming and friendly environment.
Maintain records and files appropriately.
Collaborate with other personnel department staff to meet common department goals.
Cross-train in other areas of personnel to assist when necessary.
Learn and proficiently use HR systems.
Maintain the security of confidential materials and information.
Appropriately apply rules and related procedures.
Independently problem-solve and determine appropriate action within defined guidelines.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.