What are the responsibilities and job description for the Front Office School Receptionist position at Archdiocese of Detroit?
OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL PARISH SCHOOL
FRONT OFFICE SCHOOL RECEPTIONIST
Full Time Position: Monday-Friday (7:30 AM-3:30 PM)
August - June (Full time) July (part-time)
ROLE SUMMARY
We are seeking a Front Office School Receptionist to join our OLGC family. The position is our first point of contact for students, families and guests at our school and is responsible for creating a hospitable environment for everyone in our community. The Front Office Receptionist also coordinates front-desk activities, including ministering to students in need, communicating with parents, distributing correspondence and answering and redirecting in-coming phone calls. The position reports to the principal and business manager.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ability to handle high-pressure situations with a calm and professional demeanor
- Receive incoming calls with a joyful spirit
- Assist parents in checking students in and out of school
- Maintain a safe environment by overseeing our Safe Environments protocols including our daily visitor’s log to the school and volunteer sign-ups.
- A readiness to communicate with parents on a variety of issues throughout the day.
- Promote the school among prospective families and assist with communication and advancement initiatives.
- Provide appropriate first aid and administer medication to students when necessary.
- Assists the school secretary with day-to-day responsibilities and projects as needed including attendance
- Maintain confidentiality
- Maintains a desktop manual with frequently asked questions, processes and procedures
- Coordinate hospitality for school events with parent leaders, staff, and teachers
- Assist with weekly parent communication and school communication for parish bulletin
- Joy-filled missionary disciple of Jesus
- Strong computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspaces
- Willingness to learn new computer applications, FACTs, Flocknote and other school software
- Ability to work independently and with discretion keeping in confidence all information
- Understanding of Safe Environments protocols and be ready to implement them
- Communicate effectively both written and verbal
- Intentionally contribute to a positive school culture among students, staff, and parents
- Ability to work with a variety of projects simultaneously and accurately
- CPR/AED certification (we will supply this training if you don’t have it)
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
- Associates Degree preferred
- Satisfactory criminal background check
- Completion of Protecting God’s Children
- Is based in Plymouth, MI
- Reports to the OLGC Principal
- Hourly Wage (benefits included)
Qualified candidates should submit:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Statement of faith
- Listing of References
Subject Line: Front Office School Receptionist (attachments in PDF format only).
Deadline: Applications will be accepted until position is filled
