Receptionist

WHARTON ISD; Wharton (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

WHARTON ISD seeks a receptionist to provide front-desk support and clerical assistance for the school environment. The role involves handling incoming calls, greeting visitors, and routing messages to staff, while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, strong keyboarding skills, and effective organization and communication abilities. Bilingual Spanish is preferred to assist diverse students and families.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Proficient keyboarding skills.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.
• Strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow written instructions.
• Ability to operate a multi-line phone system.

Responsibilities

• Handle reception and phone duties; receive and direct calls and messages to staff.
• Greet and direct visitors to the campus.
• Provide clerical support as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.

Skills

Keyboarding

Bilingual Spanish

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Follow written instructions

Phone system operation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Multi-line phone system

Personal computer

Typewriter

Job description

Primary Purpose

Provide reception and clerical assistance for the efficient operation of the educational environment.

Primary Purpose

Provide reception and clerical assistance for the efficient operation of the educational environment.

Qualifications

Education/Certification

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Proficient keyboarding skills
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
• Effective organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow written instructions
• Ability to operate multi-line phone system

Experience

One year clerical experience in office setting

Major Responsibilities And Duties

• Reception and phones
• Receive and direct incoming calls, take reliable messages, and route to appropriate staff.
• Greet and direct visitors to the campus.
• Assist public, staff, and students as needed..
• Provide clerical assistance as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Equipment Used

Multi-line phone system, personal computer, and typewriter.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress.

Work with frequent interruptions.

Continuous sitting.