What are the responsibilities and job description for the Receptionist/Office Support position at Alamance-Burlington School System?
POSITION TITLE |
Receptionist/Office Support |
SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT |
Assigned school |
SALARY |
Salary Grade 58 |
FLSA STATUS |
Non-Exempt |
REPORTS TO |
School Administrators |
SUPERVISES |
None |
WORK WEEK SCHEDULE |
Monday – Friday |
WORK HOURS |
40 |
NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR |
10.5 |
POSITION PURPOSE:
The Receptionist/Office Support staff is responsible for serving as clerical support for the main office at the school.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma/GED
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Thorough knowledge of standard office practices, procedures and equipment
- Thorough knowledge of school system routine and procedures
- General knowledge of business English, spelling and arithmetic
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates
- Ability to type, take and transcribe dictation accurately as necessary
- Ability to prepare and maintain computerized records and systems
- Ability to meet the public effectively
- Ability to interact with students with empathy, courtesy and professionalism
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma/GED supplemented by various courses in business, typing, data processing and bookkeeping
- Considerable experience in clerical work
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
- Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in a public-school setting, especially in the Guidance Department
- Spanish Speaking
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as primary clerical support for staff at the school
- Prepare and maintain files and records as needed
- Assist administrators, teachers, school staff, students and parents
- Reconcile bank statements and issue purchase requisitions and orders as needed
- Sort and distribute mail
- Handle a variety of routine technical and administrative assignments
- Compose and type letters and memoranda in conformance with school policies and/or from brief instructions
- Set up and maintain office procedures and filing systems
- Meet and screen visitors to the school
- Perform additional duties as assigned by school administrators