Public Education Receptionist & Admin Coordinator

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules and flexible–?

Premier medical, dental, vision, and

Employer paid short-term disability

PFML

11 paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

PERA retirement

RTD Eco Pass

Paid professional development

Job summary

The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) seeks a dedicated receptionist to manage the department’s main phone lines, greet visitors, and route inquiries to the appropriate teams. In this full-time role, you will also support division operations, handle scheduling, travel, purchasing, and meeting logistics, and maintain confidential information in a fast-paced governmental environment.

Applicants should have strong customer service skills, proficiency with MS Office and Google Workspace, and

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of relevant experience in customer service, receptionist or front desk operations, administrative support, office coordination, or a closely related field.
• Knowledge of common office and/or administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, writing emails, and following purchasing and procurement requirements
• Demonstrated experience with customer service in fast-paced environments

Responsibilities

• Serve as the receptionist and main point of contact for the department’s inquiries via main phone line and email.
• Coordinate division operations, including scheduling, travel, purchasing, and meeting logistics.
• Handle confidential information and support staff with administrative tasks and back-up coverage.
• Assist with department events and provide program support as needed

Skills

Customer service

Receptionist duties

Administrative support

Office coordination

Education

Associate's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) seeks a dedicated receptionist to manage the department’s main phone lines, greet visitors, and route inquiries to the appropriate teams. In this full-time role, you will also support division operations, handle scheduling, travel, purchasing, and meeting logistics, and maintain confidential information in a fast-paced governmental environment.

Applicants should have strong customer service skills, proficiency with MS Office and Google Workspace, and