Receptionist

Join our team as a Part-Time Receptionist in the SAU office! 

Home to more than 1600 students, the Pelham School District is comprised of three schools serving Pre-K through 12^th grade students. In Pelham we provide a supportive learning environment, a wide variety of extracurricular clubs, activities and sports. Our students and teams are #pelhamproud!  Supported by Administrative and professional teams, successful candidates will help support our District goals which are to make Pelham one of the best places to work and having an excellent culture and belonging within our workplace.

About the Position:

• Greet and assist the staff, parents and the general public;
• Answer incoming calls, screen them for proper distribution and/or take accurate messages;
• Sort and distribute incoming mail;
• Prepare and process outgoing mail;
• Provide clerical support to the Business Administrator;
• Maintain insurance certificate records;
• Order and maintain office supplies for the SAU office;
• Maintain the utilities database;
• Maintain accurate contact list for use of tennis courts – including updates for the access code;
• Serve as the backup for processing criminal records checks;
• Generates Student Activities payments and supports for all schools;
• Processes payments for Athletic program officials/referees through Arbiter Pay; and,
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 

• High School diploma equivalent;
• Secretarial or clerical, customer service and computer experience preferred;
• Applicants will be subjected to a criminal background check as required by law (RSA 189:13-a); and
• Pre-Employment Medical Examination signed by licensed physician indicating that the employee is medically capable of performing designated assignment (RSA 200:36 and 275:3).

What We Offer: 

Our team members are offered a comprehensive employment package that includes competitive pay, sick and vacation leave, a 403b plan, paid holidays and more!!

Additional Knowledge, Skill and Abilities: 

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Finance and Google software;
• Knowledge of SAU policies and procedures;
• Ability to maintain administrative, fiscal, and general records;
• Skills in oral and written communication, operating office equipment, and working with the public;
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work; and,
• Able to work independently, solve problems, and recommend solutions.

Maintaining the Highest Standards of Professionalism: 

• Demonstrate positive work habits by showing initiative, cooperation, dependability, efficiency, and productivity;
• Follow the guidelines of confidentiality as established by the school district;
• Attend and participate in relevant training sessions, meetings, and professional growth activities as requested/required; and,
• Perform in a professional manner when interacting with students, parents, faculty, administration, co-workers, and the general public.