Front Desk Receptionist

Piedmont Technical College; South Carolina; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Piedmont Technical College seeks a part-time receptionist to staff the main lobby. You will greet visitors, answer calls, and direct inquiries, acting as an initial point of contact for students and guests. You will assist the Marketing and PR office with distributing materials and supporting events.

Hours are 20–25 per week, Monday through Thursday during regular business hours. The role requires professional appearance and reliable, courteous service in a public-facing position.

Qualifications

• Courteous, professional communication; able to greet and assist visitors.
• Basic computer skills; comfortable using office software.
• Able to lift/move boxes of printed materials and promotional items as needed.

Responsibilities

• Greet and direct visitors in the college lobby.
• Answer and route calls on the main switchboard; provide routine program information.
• Coordinate with Marketing and PR to share current college information and contacts.

Skills

Reception

Customer service

Phone handling

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Job Purpose: This part-time position provides front-line reception and switchboard coverage for the college’s main lobby. It assists the Office of Marketing and PR with processing promotional materials. This individual serves as an early point of contact for students, visitors, and callers, and supports the office in keeping materials organized and available for events and departmental needs. Hours are scheduled within regular business hours to help maintain continuous lobby and switchboard coverage.

Essential Duties

Lobby and switchboard coverage Greets and directs visitors in the college’s main lobby, answers and routes incoming calls on the main switchboard, and responds to routine questions about programs, events, and college services. In collaboration with staff in the Marketing and PR office, stays current on college information and contact lists to provide accurate information and refer callers and visitors to the appropriate office.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, with experience in a reception, customer service, or general office setting. Requires courteous, professional communication; basic computer skills; attention to detail; and the ability to handle routine physical tasks such as lifting and moving boxes of printed materials and promotional items. As the first point of contact for visitors to the college, this position also requires consistent professional appearance and business or branded attire appropriate to a public-facing role.

Schedule

This individual will work 20-25 hours per week, scheduled Monday through Thursday during college business hours.