OFFICE SUPPORT RECEPTIONIST #356405

West Lee Middle School; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

West Lee Middle School in Sanford, NC is seeking an Office Support Receptionist to provide top-level administrative assistance across the school. The role requires a high school diploma, prior office experience, and strong communication, computer, and organizational skills.

You will answer phones, manage records, coordinate calendar activities, and support staff and students as part of a dynamic school office.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Considerable office experience preferred.
• Strong grammar, vocabulary, and punctuation.
• Familiarity with office practices and procedures.
• Working knowledge of basic accounting techniques.
• Ability to gather and report information.
• Proficient with computers and word processing/spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Operate a console telephone switchboard and route calls appropriately.
• Take and transmit messages as needed.
• Arrange switchboard to receive night connections.
• Sort, collate, and distribute materials.
• Post to records and develop files.
• Review district newspapers and clip articles as required.
• Type lists, bulletins, reports and routine correspondence.
• Perform routine clerical tasks using modern equipment.
• Maintain conference room schedules and calendars.
• Record long-distance calls and reconcile monthly statements.
• Answer routine inquiries and direct public to correct offices.

Skills

Grammar and punctuation

Office procedures

Accounting basics

Information gathering and reporting

Computer operation

Analytical thinking

Network access

Word processing / spreadsheets

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

High School/Trade School degree preferred

Job description

OFFICE SUPPORT RECEPTIONIST #356405

Lee County Schools West Lee Middle School - Sanford, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Lee County School District -NC , and North Carolina School Jobs

Job Details

Job ID: 5916023
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 04, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Nov 2, 2026

Job Description

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent


• Considerable office experience is preferred.

Nature of Work:

Employee provides top level office support by performing a large variety of complex duties reaching into most parts of the organization. Many actions taken by the employee are based on general methods, policies and purposes. The employee is expected to devise methods to produce the anticipated results. Unusual situations arise with some frequency requiring discretionary judgment, analysis and independent action. This employee receives general direction.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of and ability to use grammar, vocabulary and punctuation.


• Thorough knowledge of office practices and procedures.


• Working knowledge of accounting techniques and procedures.


• Considerable knowledge of information gathering and reporting techniques.


• Skill to operate a computer.


• Ability to interpret, analyze and report information.


• Ability to access information through a computer network; word processing, Internet, etc.


• Ability to use complex, word processing or spreadsheet software programs; Internet; e-mail

Essential Job Functions:

• Operate a console telephone or private branch telephone switchboard receiving incoming calls and making proper connections.


• May take and transmit messages.


• Arrange switchboard to receive night connections.


• May sort, collate, and distribute materials.


• May post to records and develop files.


• Review newspapers and clip articles about the District.


• May type lists, bulletins, reports, and routine correspondence.


• Perform a variety of routine clerical functions, including the operation of modern equipment and machines.


• Maintain the District conference and meeting room schedule and calendar.


• May place and maintain a record of long distance calls, and may reconcile monthly telephone statements.


• Answer routine inquiries for the general public and assist them by providing directions to offices and persons from whom they may receive assistance.


• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Clerical

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.


• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Aimee Petrarca , Principal


• West Lee Middle School


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]