Receptionist

Hilton Head Christian Academy; Bluffton (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical

Dental / vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K with employer match

Tuition discount for school-aged kids

Job summary

Hilton Head Christian Academy in Bluffton, SC, seeks a friendly front desk associate to be the campus first impression and daily representative of the school's mission and values. This on-site role manages arrivals, phones, emails, and basic admissions inquiries to support students, families, and staff.

The ideal candidate shows excellent interpersonal skills, organization, discretion, and a willingness to learn, with daily collaboration with leadership and security teams.

Qualifications

• Be a born-again Christian and committed to HHCA's Vision, Mission and core values.
• Agree with and support HHCA's Statement of Faith.
• Demonstrate Biblical truth in speaking and counseling situations.
• Maintain confidentiality in school matters.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first point of contact for students, parents, admissions guests, visitors, deliveries on campus.
• Answer general phone calls and emails; direct requests to staff.
• Field admissions inquiries and provide information to Admissions staff.
• Assist leadership with communicating transportation changes daily.
• Check in/out students arriving late or leaving early; communicate with parents.
• Assist with attendance reports and ensure accuracy in attendance system.
• Collaborate with security staff and monitor daily events and visitors.
• Control access to main entrance gates and operate Raptor VisitorSafe system.
• Monitor on-campus cameras and maintain safety protocols.
• Purchase and stock office supplies.
• Fully participate in life of the school.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teachable spirit

Organized

Computer skills

Time management

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Communication follow-through

Professional experience

Positive image

Tools

Raptor VisitorSafe

Attendance system

Job description

HHCA is seeking a talented individual to serve as a friendly face and first point of contact for all who enter our campus. This individual is the first impression that visitors have of HHCA, so they must understand HHCA's vision, mission and core values and be able to represent those with excellence in all interactions and as they carry out their daily tasks.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as first point of contact for students, parents, admissions guests, other visitors, deliveries and any other approved person who may arrive on campus throughout the school day
• Answer general phone calls and emails; direct requests to the appropriate staff member(s)
• Field initial admissions inquiry requests and accurately and completely provide information to Admissions staff
• Assist school leadership with communicating student transportation changes each day
• Check in/check out students who arrive late or leave early during the school day, communicating effectively with parents in relation to such check-ins / check-outs
• Assist with daily attendance reports as needed, ensuring that attendance is properly submitted in attendance system
• Collaborate with security staff, keeping abreast of special events and visitors each day
• Control access to main entrance gates
• Operate and monitor Raptor VisitorSafe system to screen school visitors
• Monitor on-campus cameras
• Purchase and stock office supplies as needed
• Fully participate in the life of the school

Personal and Professional Profile:

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a born-again Christian, committed to the Lord, exhibiting a close and dynamic daily walk with Jesus Christ
• Be in agreement with and able to support the school’s Statement of Faith
• Be a student of God's Word and be able to apply Biblical truth in speaking and counseling situations
• Place the oneness of the Body of Christ above membership in a particular denomination or church
• Understand the distinctive(s) of Christian education and HHCA and be committed to those distinctive(s)
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively with staff, students, faculty and parents
• Have a teachable spirit and be able to take criticism with a willingness to learn and grow
• Be well organized
• Have excellent computer skills
• Have excellent time-management skills
• Have the ability to multitask
• Maintain confidentiality in all school matters
• Be able to follow through on communications and decisions
• Possess the professional experience and qualifications that match the needs and responsibilities of the position
• Present a positive image of the school to others and to the community

This position is considered a full-time and is eligible for the following benefits:

• major medical
• dental / vision
• life insurance
• Short-term disability
• 401K with employer match
• tuition discount for school-aged children

Come join us in a Christ-centered environment that strives for excellence all to the glory of God!