Receptionist
- Jackson, MS, United States
Applications open in a new tab.
Job details
- Education
- High school diploma
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Description The Department of Undergraduate Admissions is accepting applications for Receptionist position. Examples of Duties
- Greet and welcome guests
- Direct visitors to the appropriate person and office
- Answer, screen, forward and take messages for incoming phone calls
- Ensure reception area is tidy and presentable, with all necessary stationery and material (e.g. pens, forms and brochures)
- Provide basic and accurate information in-person and via phone/email
- Receive, sort and distribute daily mail/deliveries
- Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk
- Order front office supplies and keep inventory of stock
- Update calendars and schedule meetings as needed
- Input student and prospective student data into student information system as needed
- Receive information from students and prospective students
- Perform other clerical and receptionist related duties such as filing, photocopying, printing and faxing
- Other duties as assigned
Typical Qualifications
- High school diploma required; Associate's degree preferred.
- Competency in Microsoft Suite
- Three years proven work experience as a Receptionist, Front Office Representative or similar role
- Hands-on experience with office equipment (e.g. computer, fax machines, copiers and printers)
- Professional attitude and appearance
- Excellent organizational skills
- Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends
- Able to contribute positively as part of a team, helping out with various tasks as required.
- Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise
- Customer service attitude
Benefits
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Part-time employees who work 20 hours or more per week are eligible for the complete benefits package.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page.
More about this job
Skills
- Fix meetings
- Microsoft Office
- Office equipment
- Organizational skills
- Multitasking
- Time management
- Prioritization
- Communication skills
- Customer service