Part Time Sunday Receptionist (Derby, CT)

Apex International Education Partners • Derby, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

APEX International Education Partners is seeking a reliable, dedicated and customer-service oriented Part-time, Sunday Receptionist for their Office of Residential Life. This individual will provide courteous, continuous, readily available, on-hand support throughout the day for international high-school students living in the dormitory in Derby, CT.

Requirements

• Office administration experience
• Must have a professional, pleasant and approachable demeanor
• Must have a valid driver's license, 3+ years of driving experience, and a clean driving record
• Be a quick learner, knowledgeable, resourceful and willing to help all
• Be willing to be the point-person for all questions and respond to inquiries
• Able to answer questions, solve problems and address issues independently in a professional, calm and prompt manner
• Able to respond promptly, effectively and appropriately in time-sensitive, urgent or emergency situations
• Demonstrates proficiency in smartphone use and maintains clear, professional written communication through text and messaging platforms
• Comfortable with a slower-paced front desk environment, remaining present, professional, and ready to assist despite limited daily traffic
• Fluency in English

Responsibilities

• Serves to assist student residents, staff and visitors by being an available, in-person, knowledgeable resource, answering questions, addressing issues, and/or directing students to appropriate staff personnel for follow up
• Provides light administrative and operational support and assistance
• Opens all common area doors (Dining Room, Gym, Recreation Room, and Residential Life Office) promptly
• Monitors student and visitor departures and arrivals from the main entrance reception desk and ensures proper student sign-out/in procedures
• Greets and welcomes new student arrivals and directs them to on-site Residential Life Coordinator
• Greets, welcomes and directs visitors appropriately – notifying staff personnel via WeChat of visitor's arrival
• As part of the Residential Life Office Team, be available at all times and be ready to respond immediately if a student or on/off-site APEX staff member has a dormitory-related question or issue that needs addressing via WeChat, phone call, email or text
• When contacted, visit the student, in-person, to assess and address the issue and/or contact the appropriate APEX staff member (Residential Life Coordinator, Driver, Maintenance, etc.) to assist or intervene based on the need
• Collects and distributes mail/packages from the front lobby into mailroom
• Assists with short student transportation runs in a company vehicle on an as-needed backup basis

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate: $16.94 - $18.00 per hour (DOE)
• Sunday hours, with additional Saturday hours as back up and as needed, allowing flexibility outside of work
• Free meals during working hours
• Paid Sick PTO (after initial 120 day waiting period)
• Opportunity to support and positively impact international high school students
• Be part of a mission-driven, student-focused educational organization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees