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SalaryThe Receptionist is responsible for providing office, clerical, and administrative support services in order to ensure effective and efficient customer service in accordance with the mission and purpose of the university. Under general supervision, receives and routes incoming calls and greets visitors; provides general information and assistance to the public; performs routine office support functions, including word processing and filing; and performs related duties.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
- Answers all incoming calls, directs calls to appropriate individuals or departments, takes messages and/or handles caller’s inquiries whenever possible.
- Opens building and retrieves general voicemail messages received during non-business hours and directs to the appropriate person for follow-up.
- Greets incoming visitors, determines the nature of their business and contacts individuals or departments to notify them of their presence.
- Keeps general office and waiting area clean and orderly at all times.
- Picks up, date stamps, sorts and delivers the incoming and outgoing mail and all general correspondence as needed.
- Assists in the planning and preparation of meetings and conference room scheduling.
- Provides office and clerical support services.
Education:
- High school graduate required.
Experience & Skills Required:
- Minimum of six months of experience performing receptionist or general clerical duties, communicating with the public by telephone and in person; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Experience with the operation of a multi-line telephone system preferred and handling a high volume of telephone calls with courtesy, speed and accuracy.
- Experience with computers and other standard office equipment.
- Knowledge of basic office procedures.
- Experienced with MS Office.
Compensation: $17.13/hr. rate - $23.15/hr. rate
