Central Office Receptionist

$24,274 - $45,677/Yr

Vicksburg Warren School District - Vicksburg, MS

Full-time

Vicksburg, MS

Educational Services

About the position

The Central Office Receptionist at Vicksburg-Warren School District is responsible for providing excellent customer service to all stakeholders of the school district. This role involves managing front desk operations, handling phone calls, and maintaining communication within the office. The receptionist plays a crucial role in creating a positive image of the district and ensuring smooth office operations.

Responsibilities

• Greet all visitors courteously and attempt to meet their needs.
• Answer phone calls in a pleasant and informed manner.
• Manage the telephone message system, including office hours and inclement weather messages.
• Keep a daily log of attendance for central office staff.
• Respond to inquiries for referrals and directions as required.
• Forward requests for information and messages to appropriate individuals.
• Maintain the office meeting calendar and schedule meetings.
• Distribute the Communicator to all schools and departments.
• Meter mail going out from schools and unload/load mail bags from schools.
• Process mail received from the post office and bulk mail for all schools.
• Process packages going to UPS, USPS, and FedEx.
• Requisition supplies for the meter machine and order supplies as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Receptionist experience.
• Effective interpersonal relationship skills.
• Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.