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Fort Bend ISD · 1 day ago

Receptionist - James Reese Career and Technical Center

Sugar Land, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

Fort Bend ISD is seeking a Receptionist for the James Reese Career and Technical Center. The role involves providing a friendly atmosphere for visitors, managing incoming calls, and performing general clerical tasks to support the school or department.

Education

Responsibilities

Receive a high volume of telephone calls and/or visitors to the school/office served, utilizing telephone “switchboard” equipment such as PBX system or more advanced telephonic transmission systems; maintains attractive and comfortable reception area

Answer questions of callers according to district policy and takes messages for staff members

Maintain alphabetical files of staff members' names, room locations and telephone extensions to expedite relaying of calls

Keep records of toll charges and incoming collect calls for the business office

Receive and report telephone problems to the telephone company as they arise

Greet all visitors courteously, determines their needs and directs them to the proper person

Report immediately the presence in the building of any visitor who bypasses the reception desk and/or any suspicious activity or unusual behavior on the part of visitors

May be assigned to assign/monitor student office assistants

May order, receive, examine, and distribute supplies; reviews and channels mail to correct destinations; assists with processing records

Perform other routine general clerical tasks, assisting other clerical/secretarial staff as assigned, utilizing standard office equipment as necessary

Qualification

Business office proceduresTelephone equipment operationsHigh School diplomaGeneral clerical experienceTyping skillsFollow instructionsCongenial personalityClear communicationInterpersonal skills

Required

High School diploma or GED including or supplemented by commercial/business course work

Some successful general clerical experience

Good knowledge of business office procedures, practices, and equipment, appropriate phone receptionist procedures, phone and telephone board/equipment operations

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

Ability to type at approved rate of speed, operate personal computers is highly desirable, preferred or required at some assignments

Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions, and perform general clerical tasks

Ability to establish and maintain successful working relationships with the public, school system staff and fellow employees

Possesses a congenial personality with the ability to converse in a professional manner in all situations

Excellent human relations and interpersonal relations skills

Benefits

This position might offer flexible work options, the incumbent might have the option to work some days in the office and some days remotely from their home at the discretion of their leader.