School Receptionist

Harvest Preparatory Academy is a charter school located in Yuma, AZ and San Luis, AZ. We are seeking a qualified high energy, fast paced person to keep up with high demand as a full-time School Receptionist on our Yuma campus.

Duties:

• Receives and screens telephone calls and visitors
• Takes messages for students and staff
• Assists visitors by answering questions or providing information regarding school and District policies and procedures
• Types and translates documents
• Coordinates distribution of materials to staff and parents as needed.
• Assists parents with questions regarding schedule and classes
• Issues tardy slips and student passes
• Collects money and maintains account records for miscellaneous student fee
• Operates office equipment such as copiers, fax machines, computers and other equipment.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Three (3) years experience in office and/or clerical
• Bilingual (Preferred but not required)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND CHARACTERISTICS PREFERRED:

• Knowledge of District and school policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of reception and telephone etiquette and techniques.
• Knowledge of exceptional customer service practices and techniques
• Knowledge of general clerical and record-keeping techniques.
• Knowledge of standard office practices, principles and methods.
• Skill in the use of a personal computer and related software.
• Skill in English composition, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Skill in verbal and written communication.
• Skill in following oral and written instructions.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.