Receptionist

Onslow County Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Onslow County Public Schools is seeking a Receptionist (Office Support I) to support a busy front office. The position reports to the Principal and runs for a 10-month term, with duties including greeting visitors, routing calls, and assisting with basic bookkeeping.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least two years of clerical experience, strong proofreading skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain composure in difficult situations.
• Extensive knowledge of office practices, grammar, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and proofreading.
• Ability to compile and summarize information.
• Ability to plan, organize and schedule varied tasks.
• Ability to interact and communicate with staff and the public.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, take initiative and work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Performs the usual office routines and practices of a busy, productive office.
• Assists with bookkeeping as directed by the Principal.
• Types general letters, memos and newsletters.
• Welcomes visitors and routes all incoming calls.
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal and staff members.

Skills

Office composure

Office practices

Proofreading

Information summarization

Task planning

Staff/public interaction

Initiative with supervision

Education

High school diploma

2 years clerical experience

Tools

Computer skills

FAX machine

Printers

Networking system

Photocopier

Job description

• Date Posted:
  11/13/2026
  

POSITION TITLE:

Receptionist (Office Support I)

REPORTS TO:

Principal

BEGINNING DATE:

Open Until Filled

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to maintain composure in difficult situations
• Considerable knowledge of office practices and procedures, grammar, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation, and proofreading
• Ability to compile and summarize information
• Ability to plan, organize, and schedule variable tasks
• Ability to interact and communicate with staff and public
• Ability to exercise good judgment, take initiative, and work with minimal supervision

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

Computer skills, FAX machine, printers, computer networking system, and photocopier.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

High school diploma and two (2) years of related clerical experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:

10 months

SALARY:

Salary Grade 55

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs the usual office routines and practices associated with a busy yet productive and smoothly-run office.
• Assists with bookkeeping as directed by Principal.
• Types general letters, memos, and newsletters.
• Assists with welcoming visitors and routing all incoming calls.
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal and staff members.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to be physically active, which includes, but is not limited to, standing, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, sitting, and walking
• Ability to reach with hands and arms routinely.
• Ability to carry furniture such as tables and chairs, supplies and materials
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds routinely and 30 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to facilitate the evacuation of students during emergency situations and/or drills.
• Must be able to visually and auditorily effectively communicate with staff, students and public.
• Must be able to tolerate a noisy, busy work environment with occasional very loud noises.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

Interested individuals are to complete an online application which can be found at www.onslow.k12.nc.us .

Onslow County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.

Postings current as of 11/15/2026 12:43:52 AM CST.

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