Bentonville Schools · 2 days ago
Office Assistant - District Receptionist 230 Days
Bentonville, AR
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expBentonville Schools is seeking an Office Assistant – District Receptionist to serve as the primary point of contact for visitors, parents, staff, and community members at the Administration Building. The role involves providing essential front-office and administrative support, coordinating background checks and license renewals, and ensuring a welcoming environment.
Education
Responsibilities
Serve as the first point of contact for the Administration Building by greeting visitors, answering incoming telephone calls and emails, directing inquiries appropriately, and taking accurate messages
Maintain strict confidentiality of all student, staff, and district information
Complete and manage all state and federal background checks and child maltreatment documentation for the district
Process incoming payments in accordance with district procedures
Assist new hires with computer access, district email setup, and employee identification badge photographs
Coordinate with vendors for department requirements
Maintain meeting room schedules and update electronic displays daily
Receive, sort, and distribute mail, packages, and deliveries
Ensure the reception area is clean, organized, and welcoming; maintain current and accurate noticeboards
Provide administrative and clerical support using Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and district database systems (training provided)
Perform general clerical duties and provide office support to supervisors and coworkers as assigned
Participate in cross-training opportunities and provide support to other Human Resources positions as needed
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
A minimum of 12–18 months of related experience and/or training
Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and courteously in person, by telephone, email, and in small group settings with staff, parents, visitors, and the general public
Demonstrated ability to represent the district in a welcoming, professional, and service-oriented manner
Strong organizational skills, ability to multitask, work flexibly, and maintain a positive, solution-oriented ('can-do') approach in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google Workspace (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides)
Regular use of office equipment including desktop/laptop computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, shredders, and multi-line phone systems
Preferred
Specialized training and/or on-the-job experience in clerical, administrative support, data processing, or office equipment operation
Familiarity with district and state education systems, or other student information or management systems
Company
Bentonville Schools
Bentonville Schools is dedicated to creating and maintaining exemplary programs for teaching and learning, educating all students.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tanya Sharp
Chief Operating Officer
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