Receptionist - Central Office

Job Goals: Prompt and courteous handling of all office inquiries and visitors

Qualifications:

• High School diploma required; some college preferred
• Working knowledge of general office software including Microsoft Word
• Excellent grammatical skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced office environment
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Coordinator of Strategic Initiatives, Attendance, and Community Relations

Background Check Required: (Ala. Code §§ 16-22A-5) Upon offer of employment, employees will be required to submit legible fingerprints for a background review by the Alabama Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Background checks must not be more than 10 years old.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to deal with the public in all situations in a pleasant, courteous and helpful manner.
• Ability to utilize good telephone skills.
• Ability to use excellent business English, grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word; knowledge of Excel and Access is a plus.
• Ability to communicate via E-mail efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to organize and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Capable of moving and lifting moderately heavy weights.
• Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in a fast-paced, high-intensive work environment.

Essential Functions:

• Greets all visitors courteously, determines their needs, and refers to appropriate area.
• Answers office telephone and responds appropriately to requests for information.
• Registers students new to Madison City Schools
• Maintains reception area to accommodate visitors.
• Receives both system and post office mail, packages, and faxes, sorts and distributes to appropriate areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• This position will be subject to the Students First Act of 2011. Madison City Schools reserves the right to fill this position by transfer of a qualified applicant who is already employed by Madison City Schools.
• Under the Students First Act of 2011, no credit toward tenure or non-probationary status is earned in the initial school year of employment if the date of hire occurs after September 30.

Expected Employment: 240 days/ 8 hrs. (full year)

Evaluation: According to established Board policies and administrative procedures and guidelines.

Salary Range: According to Madison City Schools Salary Schedule (Salary based on employment for complete year). Up to 10 years experience will be counted for new employees who provide documentation of full-time experience in the area of concentration.

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