Central Office Receptionist

CITY OF MONROE SCHOOL DISTRICT; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Monroe City Schools is seeking a professional Central Office Receptionist to greet visitors, answer calls, and support staff in a busy office.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, clerical experience, proficiency with Word, data entry, and strong communication while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous clerical, receptionist, or office experience preferred.
• Proficiency in computers, Word, spreadsheets and data entry.
• 60 wpm keyboarding preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to interact with employees, parents, students, applicants, and the public.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
• Answer, screen, and direct incoming telephone calls.
• Provide accurate information and assistance to callers and visitors.
• Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail and deliveries.
• Perform general clerical duties, including filing, copying, scanning, and data entry.
• Maintain organized office records and reception areas.
• Assist Central Office personnel with correspondence and administrative tasks.
• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism at all times.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

High school diploma

Clerical experience

Microsoft Word

Spreadsheets

Data entry

60 wpm keyboarding

Verbal and written communication

Organization and multitasking

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Office equipment

Phone system

Job description

Monroe City Schools is seeking a professional, dependable, organized, and friendly individual to serve as the Central Office Receptionist. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and customer service skills, demonstrate professionalism, maintain confidentiality, and provide efficient administrative support in a busy office environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous clerical, receptionist, or office experience preferred.
• Proficiency in computers, office equipment, Microsoft Word, spreadsheets, and data entry.
• Keyboarding speed of 60 words per minute preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to interact professionally with employees, parents, students, applicants, and the public.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Primary Responsibilities

• Greet and assist visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
• Answer, screen, and direct incoming telephone calls.
• Provide accurate information and assistance to callers and visitors.
• Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail and deliveries.
• Perform general clerical duties, including filing, copying, scanning, and data entry.
• Maintain organized office records and reception areas.
• Assist Central Office personnel with correspondence and administrative tasks.
• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism at all times.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Position Information

Position: Central Office Receptionist

Supervisor: Executive Director of Human Resources

Employment Term: 12 Months