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Receptionist

Central Office
Mount Vernon, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 3/11/2025 CLOSED ON 3/14/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Receptionist position at Central Office?

Class Code: 7791

 

LOCAL DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION PLAN

CLASS TITLE:  Receptionist

Days: 185

Hours: 7.5/day

 

BASIC FUNCTION: 

 

      Operate a telephone switchboard at District or school-site office; perform receptionist, clerical and mail distribution duties; provide routine information to the public; perform receptionist duties, greeting and directing visitors.

 

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

 

  • Operate a switchboard; provide routine information and assistance; receive incoming calls and make necessary connections to school or District office or individual; take and transmit information and messages as requested.
  • Perform a variety of clerical work as assigned including posting and maintaining records, typing and duplicating materials, receiving, sorting and distributing mail, preparing bulk and certified mail and maintaining postage records; assist other offices with a variety of clerical duties as directed.
  • Greet, screen and direct visitors to appropriate departments; provide routine information to the public.
  • Prepare, duplicate, assemble and distribute materials; maintain telephone personnel directory as assigned.
  • File and type routine lists, records, reports and correspondence.
  • Operate a variety of office equipment including typewriter, postage meter, calculator and copy machine.
  • Distribute forms and applications; assist in completion and verify accuracy and completeness.
  • Assure the switchboard is covered during working hours; train and provide work direction to substitutes and student workers.
  • Contact police, security, fire and medical personnel as procedures require.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.

 

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 

      KNOWLEDGE OF:

  • Operation of telephone switchboard.
  • Telephone techniques and etiquette.
  • Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
  • Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
  • Basic computer operation.
  • Basic math.
  • Postage regulations.
  • Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
  • Record-keeping techniques. 

      ABILITY TO:

  • Operate an assigned switchboard at District or school-site office.
  • Perform receptionist, clerical and mail distribution duties.
  • Provide information in a clear and understandable manner.
  • Work independently with constant interruptions.
  • Receive the public tactfully and courteously.
  • Operate office equipment including typewriter, calculator, copier and postage machine.
  • Type at an acceptable rate of speed.
  • Understand and follow oral and written directions.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
  • Maintain records and files.
  • Work confidentially with discretion.
  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Basic math.

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

 

Any combination equivalent to:  high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and one year of general clerical experience, including typing, public contact and the operation of a switchboard.

 

Salary Schedule: View salary schedule HERE.

 

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