Receptionist

St. John Paul II Catholic High School; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St. John Paul II Catholic High School in Avondale, AZ is seeking a Receptionist to manage front desk, greet visitors, support Admissions, and coordinate mail and deliveries at the campus.

Under the supervision of the Director of Admissions, the receptionist will maintain Guest log, answer calls, monitor doors, and assist with Safe Environment Training records and staff communications.

Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish required for effective communication with students, families, and staff.
• Ability to greet visitors, answer phones, and coordinate with the front desk.
• Maintain confidentiality and present a professional image at all times.
• Must be able to lift and move boxes and materials as needed.
• First Aid Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Welcome visitors and manage front desk with a friendly demeanor.
• Answer phones and route calls to appropriate staff.
• Greet prospective students and parents and maintain visitor log.
• Monitor safety at front door and manage mail/deliveries.
• Coordinate Safe Environment Training records and staff communications.

Skills

Bilingual: English/Spanish

Customer service

Phone etiquette

Confidentiality

Professional appearance

Teamwork / Collaboration

First Aid Certified

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Citizenship / work authorization

Job description

Diocese of Phoenix Catholic Schools St. John Paul II Catholic High School - Avondale, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Receptionist

Diocese of Phoenix Catholic Schools St. John Paul II Catholic High School - Avondale, Arizona Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Diocese of Phoenix Catholic Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5944041

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 28, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

• 40 hours per week
• Usual Hours are 7:45 am-4:15 pm
• Reports to Director of Admissions

Job Description

Receptionist

St. John Paul II Catholic High School

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under the supervision of the Director of Admissions the Receptionist is responsible for maintaining a good relationship with the students, parents, faculty and staff members.

Status: Grade 2, Non- Exempt,12A .

• 40 hours per week
• Usual Hours are 7:45 am-4:15 pm
• Reports to Director of Admissions

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Welcomes all visitors with care and maintains a welcoming front desk
• Welcomes prospective students
• Receives parents and visitors for appointments and maintains Guest log
• Monitors front door to ensure safety
• Answers phones and handles all calls as appropriate
• Organizes and maintains mailroom/workcenter and Lunchroom
• Maintains the main lobby and Holy Family Room
• Receives mail and/or deliveries from USPS, UPS, DHL and FedEx and distributes mail
• Coordinates the Safe Environment Training for the school, keeping track of the requirements and communication to faculty, staff, students and volunteers.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Bilingual: able to speak both English and Spanish
• Ability to communicate with kindness
• Able to answer telephones and greet visitors
• Ability to maintain confidentiality required
• Professional appearance and demeanor required
• Ability to work with others in a collaborative environment
• Ability to work cooperatively with others utilizing effective interpersonal communication skills
• Able to lift and move boxes and materials
• Must possess a strong desire to serve
• First Aid Certified

Disclaimer

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, school administration reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, technological developments, etc.).

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Receptionist

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required