Receptionist - 12 months

Wake County Public School System • Fuquay-Varina, NC

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About The Position

The Receptionist performs general office duties supporting a school or office. The role receives telephone calls, greets visitors, processes incoming and outgoing mail, assists staff, responds to information requests, maintains and updates records, and prepares documents. It may be assigned to a K-8, middle, or high school, or a central office.

The Receptionist also administers medication to students in accordance with policies and procedures, maintains an organized health room, orders health supplies, and provides first aid as needed. The role works Monday through Friday in a professional office and school environment with mostly low to moderate noise. It involves routine use of standard office equipment and light physical work requiring exertion of up to ten pounds of force.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Considerable knowledge of general office procedures and processes.
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Google Apps.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Effective time management skills.
• Ability to communicate information clearly and concisely in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, external agencies, vendors, and the community.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a clerical-related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform general office duties, including receiving telephone calls, greeting visitors, processing incoming and outgoing mail, assisting staff, responding to information requests, maintaining and updating records, and preparing documents.
• Administer medication to students according to policies and procedures.
• Maintain an organized health room, order health supplies, and provide first aid to students as needed.
• Notify employees of visitors, mail, or other materials waiting in a central location.
• Assist administrators and other staff with typing and word processing tasks.
• Maintain routine office files and records relating to student records and/or instructional materials.
• Supervise students, respond to their needs, and contact parents and guardians as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED