Upper School Front Desk Receptionist

St. Michael's Catholic Preparatory School•Austin, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Upper School Receptionist advances the school's mission by serving as the first point of contact for our students and families. The Receptionist must create a warm, friendly, professional, and secure environment for students, parents, staff, and visitors. This position is hired and evaluated by the Head of Upper School. This is a non-exempt, hourly position beginning in late summer of 2026.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or GED.
Experience in clerical work in an office setting is required.
Highly organized and strong interpersonal communicator
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects and use a personal computer with position-appropriate software.
Ability to maintain control under stress and work with frequent interruptions
Ability to sit and stand for long periods

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree or higher is preferred.
Prior administrative experience in a school or non-profit setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Receive and direct incoming calls, take reliable messages, and route to appropriate staff.
Warmly greet and direct each campus visitor and incoming student.
Love our students the way we do.
Assist students checking in out of school.
Work with the Attendance Secretary to update attendance records in real time as students check in and out of school.
Maintain secure campus access by monitoring surveillance feeds and regulating entry through pedestrian and vehicle gates.
Maintain visitor log and issue visitor passes using Raptor.
Maintain computerized files using a personal computer, including attendance, reports, employee roster, visitor sign-in sheets and mailing lists.
Provide clerical assistance as needed.
Work with Security staff and Administration to follow all appropriate procedures for emergencies
Demonstrates regular and prompt attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.