Receptionist

Applitrack; Farmville (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince Edward County Public Schools seeks a ten-month Administrative Assistant at Prince Edward Middle School to support the principal and school staff. You will manage calendars, greet visitors, handle calls, and perform typing duties to keep the front office running smoothly.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, practical knowledge of clerical procedures, and prior secretarial experience. Strong computer skills and a courteous, professional manner are essential.

Qualifications

• At least a high school diploma.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures.
• A working knowledge of computers and relevant software applications.
• The ability to establish and maintain working relations with all school employees and the general public.
• The ability to meet the public in an efficient and cordial manner.
• Prior secretarial experience.

Responsibilities

• Records absences, late arrivals, prepares, and sends notices to parents/guardians concerning absences.
• Receives visitors, ascertains purpose of visit, and refers to appropriate person/area.
• Maintains an accurate log of visitors' calls.
• Receives and disseminates all incoming calls.
• Records and distributes messages.
• Arranges appointments and answers inquiries.
• Greets visitors, determines nature of business, and directs visitors to destination.
• Maintains calendars of school events.
• Performs typing duties necessary for the efficient operation of the school.
• Operates standard office machines and equipment incidental to clerical and typing assignments.
• Receives and sorts mail and deliveries.

Skills

Administrative procedures knowledge

Computer literacy

Public relations

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Prince Edward County Public Schools

• Date Posted: 10/5/2026
• Location: Prince Edward Middle School

Reports To: Principal
FLSA Status: Nonexempt (200 days)
Summary: To assure smooth and efficient operation of the school withrespect to all duties which may be assigned by the principal

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• 1. Records absences, late arrivals, prepares, and sends notices to parents/guardians concerning absences
• 2. Receives visitors, ascertains purpose of visit, and refers to appropriate person/area
• 3. Maintains an accurate log of visitors' calls
• 4. Receives and disseminates all incoming calls
• 5. Records and distributes messages
• 6. Arranges appointments and answers inquiries
• 7. Greets visitors, determines nature of business, and directs visitors to destination
• 8. Maintains calendars of school events
• 9. Performs typing duties necessary for the efficient operation of the school
• 10. Operates standard office machines and equipment incidental to clerical and typing assignments
• 11. Receives and sorts mail and deliveries

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES N/A

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• 1. At least a high school diploma
• 2. Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures
• 3. A working knowledge of computers and relevant software applications
• 4. The ability to establish and maintain working relations with all school employees and the general public
• 5. The ability to meet the public in an efficient and cordial manner
• 6. Prior secretarial experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Ten month employment. Salary Range: $22,689 to $35,169

EVALUATION

Performance of the position will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the Prince Edward County School Board's policy on evaluation of classified personnel.

Postings current as of 10/7/2026 9:16:52 PM CST.

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