Receptionist Part Time Hourly

Receptionist
Part-Time Receptionist
Reports to: Principal
Terms of Employment: Part-Time (20 hours per week)
Salary: $16.07 per hour
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt
Qualifications:

Associate's Degree preferred
Training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
Supervises:

~ None

Essential Job Functions:

Answers phone calls in a pleasant, informed manner for the purpose of providing information and creating a good image of the district
Manages telephone message system (office hours, inclement weather and other recorded messages)
Greets visitors to the school in a pleasant and informed manner
Responds to inquiries for the purpose of referrals and directions as may be required
Forwards requests for information and messages to the appropriate individuals
Maintains office meeting calendar and schedules meetings held at school
Maintains, sorts and distributes mail for school
Operates postage machine and orders postage when needed
Assists personnel with the mailing and distribution of various documents and communication
Performs other clerical tasks as assigned including word processing and creating databases, etc.
Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor
Physical and Cognitive Requirements:
The major physical and cognitive requirements listed below are applicable to the Receptionist job classification within Hoke County Schools. Work in this classification is considered light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.
Must be able to:

Prepare, read and comprehend a variety of job related forms, reports, spreadsheets, maps, plans, records, documentation and correspondence in all languages required by the job
Understand and conform to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style
Speak to individuals or groups of people with poise, voice control and confidence
Respond adequately to inquiries or complaints
Write using standard convention in all languages required by the job
Apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagrammatic form
Communicate effectively and efficiently, both orally and in writing
Use/interpret job related terminology, mathematical formulas and functions effectively and efficiently
Deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions
Perform under stress, deal with persons acting under stress and adapt when confronted with emergency situations
Be sensitive to cultural differences among individuals and groups of persons
Operate/use a variety of automated office machines and other office equipment to include a variety of communication machines/equipment/devices
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.