POSITION TITLE: Receptionist/Secretary (236 days)
START DATE: as soon as possible
LOCATION: Central Office
JOB DESCRIPTION: Greets all visitors courteously, determines their needs and directs them to the proper person; Answers multi-line telephone and responds appropriately to requests for information; Maintains an attractive and comfortable reception area; Keeps record of newspaper articles as part of historian duties for the school system; Logs and prepares for distribution office packages; Assists with inquiries for work permits, letters of enrollment, work permit cards, GED classes, senior citizen passes, etc. in support of former students, parents, and visitors; Issues transcripts to requesting parties in coordination with records retention and collects funds as appropriate, documenting for financial record; Assists with special projects, documents, spreadsheets, certificates, notebooks, etc. to assist with overall management of operations; Maintains and updates changes as necessary to Central Office phone lists, school lists, administrator lists, etc.; Inputs and maintains record of non-compliance for all high schools; Keeps record of and assigns school system fleet cars to BCSS personnel as requested; Maintains prompt and regular attendance; Performs other duties as assigned as related to areas of direct report.
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION OR TRAINING: Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent.
SKILLS: Congenial telephone techniques; Strong computer skills – Microsoft Office Suite, PowerPoint, Publisher, Excel, Word; Strong organizational skills; Good communication skills; Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication and organizational skills; Presents a professional image when representing BCSS through word, action and dress. Physical activities required to perform all job duties.
EXPERIENCE: Previous secretarial experience, preferred.
To ApplyOutside of system: Apply via our system website and online application process at www.bartow.k12.ga.us In system employees: Forward letter of interest and resume to:CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER
BARTOW COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM
65 Gilreath Road, Cartersville, GA 30120
It is the policy of the Bartow County School System, consistent with its obligations under state and federal law to establish and maintain drug-free schools and workplaces, to require applicants for covered positions to consent to a pre-employment, post-offer, drug test.The Bartow County Board of Education reserves the right to accept equivalent qualifications as the Board may deem appropriate and acceptable. The Bartow County School System does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, national origin or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment practices.