Front Desk Receptionist

The College of Health Care Professions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Houston is seeking a Receptionist responsible for managing communications and providing support to students and visitors. This role includes essential duties such as answering calls, greeting visitors, assisting in admissions events, and performing clerical tasks. Ideal candidates will have strong communication and organizational skills, complemented by a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of multiple line busy switchboard.
• Ability to type a minimum of 30 words per minute.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming calls and route them accurately.
• Greet visitors and direct them to their proper destination.
• Assist with data entry and special projects.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Basic computer literacy

Professional telephone manner

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Receptionist

Summary: Responsible for the professional and efficient managing of students, employees, visitors, and consumers; answer all switchboard phone calls and messages, as well as a variety of clerical duties. Incumbent must assure that the College of Health Care Professions (CHCP) philosophy: quality services to clients; development, growth, involvement, and recognition of employees; sound economic principles; and environment which is conducive to innovation, positive thinking and expansion - is considered in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for answering incoming calls politely, routing calls promptly and accurately to the proper staff member or voicemail
• The ability to take accurate messages when necessary
• Greet visitors in a friendly, welcoming, and professional manner and direct them to their proper destination
• Process and distribute lead inquires timely and accurately to Admission personnel
• Assist as necessary with special admission events, including but not limited to open houses, orientations, high school field trips, etc
• Assist with data entry and special projects as needed
• Assist with the execution of direct mail and bulk mail projects
• Facilitate and proctor the Admission assessment
• Manage local campus purchase orders
• Order office supplies
• Order and maintain student scrub inventory
• Collect vendor invoices and packing slips for transfer to corporate accounting
• Keep copiers full of paper, staples, and toner; order replacement as needed
• Maintain phone extension list
• Coordinate maintenance requests with building management
• Shipping and receiving of all packages
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Job Requirements; Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Accountability:

• Knowledge: a) High School Diploma or equivalent. b) Experience with a multiple line busy switchboard
  
  

Skills:

• Strong communication skills. b) Strong customer service and organizational skills. d) Basic computer literacy and ability to type a minimum of 30 words per minute. e) Professional telephone manner
  
  

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  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Internet Publishing

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