Receptionist, LHS

TITLE: Receptionist

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

Six (6) months of experience in performing receptionist or general clerical duties or an equivalent combination of training and experience

Operate a multi-line telephone system, computer, and other standard office equipment

Handle a high volume of telephone calls with courtesy, speed, and accuracy

Typing and computer skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to multitask

Poised, diplomatic, and congenial manner

Well-groomed appearance

REPORTS TO: Building Administrator

JOB GOAL:

This position is responsible for the professional and efficient managing of visitors, consumers, telephone calls, and messages, as well as a variety of clerical duties that support office support functions, including word processing and filing; and performs related duties as assigned; information and referral and the operation and presentation of a professional office.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned, including but not limited to:

Front Desk Coordinator:

Manages the site’s lobby area

Ensures completion of paperwork, sign-in, and security procedures

Maintains records of room bookings for events, training, and meetings

Receptionist:

Greets visitors, handles incoming calls and performs general administrative duties

Assists other administrative staff with overflow work, including word processing, data entry, and internet research tasks when necessary

Switchboard Operator:

Places, receives, and routes calls

Answers and directs incoming calls; takes messages when needed

Supplies information to callers, relays messages, and announces visitors 2 - Receptionist

Office Assistant:

Performs basic clerical tasks, such as systematically arranging letters, memoranda, invoices, and other indexed documents according to an established system

Operates basic office equipment and completes general office work

Sorts and routes incoming materials; may require computer and data entry skills

Mail Assistant:

Sorts and distributes incoming and outgoing mail

Performs other duties as assigned

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

238 days annually

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation procedures for classified employees of the Lafayette County School District