Front Desk Receptionist

Mason Preparatory School Inc; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive leadership

Small class sizes

Emphasis on curiosity and creativity

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Mason Preparatory School in Charleston, SC is seeking a Front Desk Receptionist to be the warm, professional first point of contact for students, families, staff and visitors. This non-exempt, hourly role supports daily operations and requires strong organizational and communication skills.

The ideal candidate will be dependable, detail-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities, and comfortable using Google Workspace and school information systems.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Experience in receptionist/administrative or customer service roles preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and assist students, families, visitors, and staff in a warm, professional manner.
• Manage front desk operations: answer calls, check-ins, deliveries, and mail.
• Assist with student arrival and dismissal procedures.
• Communicate efficiently with faculty, staff, students, families, and visitors.
• Uphold Mason policies and maintain a professional appearance.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

Google Workspace

School information systems

Job description

Mason Preparatory School is an independent school dedicated to educating the whole child by inspiring curiosity, fostering community, and developing character through an engaging, student-centered learning environment, strong relationships, and academic excellence.

We are looking for a warm, professional, and highly organized Front Desk Receptionist to serve as the first point of contact for our school community. The Front Desk Receptionist plays an important role in creating a welcoming and positive environment for students, faculty and staff, families, and visitors while supporting the day-to-day operations of the school. Our ideal candidate is personable, dependable, attentive to detail, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a busy school environment.

Position Details:
Title: Front Desk Receptionist
Classification: Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Reports to: Head of School
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday 7:30 am to 3:30 pm

Qualifications and Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
  
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university preferred
  
• Previous experience in a receptionist, administrative, customer service, school, or office environment preferred
  
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  
• Knowledge and experience with Google Workspace or other school information systems
  
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively

Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the direct supervision of the Head of School, the Front Desk Receptionist will:

• Welcome and assist students, families, visitors, and faculty/staff in a warm and professional manner
  
• Manage front desk operations including answering and directing phone calls, managing visitor check ins, deliveries, and mail
  
• Assist with student arrival, dismissal, and other daily school procedures
  
• Communicate efficiently and professionally with faculty, staff, students, families, and visitors.
  
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times
  
• Support and uphold all Mason Preparatory School policies and procedures as outlined in faculty and employee handbooks

Why Mason Preparatory School?:

• Supportive leadership and a collaborative faculty culture
  
• Small class sizes that allow for meaningful relationships with students
  
• Emphasis on curiosity, creativity, and whole-child education
  
• Ongoing professional development and growth opportunities