What are the responsibilities and job description for the Receptionist position at Texas State Auditor's Office?
JOB POSTING NO.: AUD-1055
JOB TITLE: Receptionist
SALARY: $45,500 - $62,000/yr. plus benefits
POSTING DATE: 2/19/2025
CLOSING DATE: Until filled
HIRE DATE: To be determined
HOURS PER WEEK: 40
LOCATION: Austin, Texas (No satellite offices)
NO. OF OPENINGS: One
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
We are seeking a friendly, professional, and detail-oriented receptionist to serve as the first point of contact for our organization. This role involves handling a variety of receptionist duties, including managing a multi-line phone system, directing calls, and assisting visitors. The receptionist may also support administrative staff with tasks such as handling correspondence, preparing documents, and maintaining spreadsheets. Works under moderate supervision with some opportunity for independent decision-making.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
JOB TITLE: Receptionist
SALARY: $45,500 - $62,000/yr. plus benefits
POSTING DATE: 2/19/2025
CLOSING DATE: Until filled
HIRE DATE: To be determined
HOURS PER WEEK: 40
LOCATION: Austin, Texas (No satellite offices)
NO. OF OPENINGS: One
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
We are seeking a friendly, professional, and detail-oriented receptionist to serve as the first point of contact for our organization. This role involves handling a variety of receptionist duties, including managing a multi-line phone system, directing calls, and assisting visitors. The receptionist may also support administrative staff with tasks such as handling correspondence, preparing documents, and maintaining spreadsheets. Works under moderate supervision with some opportunity for independent decision-making.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Answer, screen, and direct phone calls while maintaining accurate phone logs.
- Greet and assist visitors, ensuring proper security procedures are followed (e.g., monitoring the logbook, issuing visitor badges).
- Provide general information and direct inquiries to the appropriate resources, departments, or agencies.
- Perform clerical duties such as filing, copying, faxing, and data entry.
- Manage multiple calendars, schedule meetings and leave for staff leave as needed.
- Perform additional tasks as assigned to contribute to office efficiency.
- Experience in a front office as a receptionist. Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent is generally preferred. Experience and education may be substituted for one another
- Proficiency in operating a multi-line phone and related office equipment.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Ability to provide outstanding customer service in a professional manner.
- Ability to effectively transfer calls, greet and assist visitors, and train others.
Salary : $45,500 - $62,000
