What are the responsibilities and job description for the Receptionist - Central Administration position at Lebanon R-III School District?
Job Title: Receptionist
Department: Clerical
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
Classification: Classified / Non-Exempt
Summary
To assure the smooth and efficient operation of the office. Acts as first contact with visitors both on telephone and in person.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Greets all visitors. Represents a professional, warm, and cheerful persona to all visitors, parents and patrons.
- Receives, routes and takes messages for all incoming calls.
- Processes all incoming mail and delivers to appropriate offices.
- Processes out of district tuition.
- Point of contact for district phones; order and maintain.
- Receives homeschool requests and completes steps to such requests.
- Maintains inventory of supplies needed for office.
- Manages monthly postage report.
- Maintains postage meter; adds postage to mail, responsible for supplies and maintenance for meter.
- Maintains office calendars; custodial, board room, reception coverage.
- Point of contact for patrons in regards to new enrollment and Infinite Campus.
- Performs other duties as requested by administrators.
Qualifications
Education/Experience/Certificates
- High school diploma required, college is preferred.
- Minimum of five years of office experience with preference given to executive level.
- Advanced computer skills required.
- Such alternative to the above as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
Skills and Abilities
Language
Individual must be able to read and interpret documents, compile simple and complex reports, applications, and correspondences, and have the ability to speak with staff members and community members.
Computation
Basic math and accounting skills are required.
Reasoning
The ability to interpret and follow directions is required, as are basic problem-solving abilities.
Technology
Must have strong computer skills, including word processing, working with spreadsheets, and internet. Must have the ability to learn new systems and software with instruction.
Additional Skills and Abilities
This individual must possess strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with employees at all levels while maintaining a high degree of professionalism, discretion and confidentiality.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position an employee is required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, reach, bend, and lift or carry up to 20 pounds.
Mobility
Occasional walking as required in a general office setting.
Hearing
Must have the ability to hear conversation both in person and via telephone in a general office setting.
Speaking
Must have the ability to communicate effectively and confidently as a representative of the school district with parents, staff and community members.
Seeing
Prolonged computer use required.
Lifting
Occasionally lifting or carrying up to 30 pounds.
Attendance
Consistent and regular attendance is essential.
Conditions and Environment
The work conditions and environment described here are representative of those that an individual will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The work environment is consistent with a typical office environment.
Terms of Employment
12 months. Salary and work year to be established by the Board.
Evaluation
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board Policy on Evaluation of Support
Personnel.
Salary : $15 - $27