Receptionist

WSU Careers; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

WSU Tech is seeking a friendly Receptionist to join our team. As the first point of contact for visitors and students, you will create a welcoming environment while providing administrative support to multiple departments.

Your multitasking and communication skills will help our campus run smoothly. Responsibilities include greeting guests, routing calls, scheduling appointments, data entry, mail handling, and providing information on academic programs and services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable with computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors, students, and staff with a welcoming demeanor.
• Answer and route phone calls to appropriate personnel.
• Manage appointment scheduling and coordinate meetings.
• Keep reception area clean and organized.
• Handle incoming/outgoing mail and packages.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as data entry and filing.
• Provide information on programs, services, and campus resources.
• Respond to general inquiries and resolve issues promptly.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Phone etiquette

Data entry accuracy

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

At WSU Tech, we are dedicated to promoting quality higher education and leadership in workforce training that supports economic development for a global economy. Our experienced faculty and staff are committed to helping students achieve their goals by providing hands-on experience, state-of-the-art facilities, and individualized support and guidance. We operate in a values-based culture and strive towards our behaviors in everything we do.

• Compensation: $15.85 /hr
• Worksite Location: WSU South

Overview / Job Summary

We are seeking a friendly and professional Receptionist to join our team at WSU Tech. As the first point of contact for visitors and students, you will play a vital role in creating a welcoming environment while providing administrative support to various departments. Your exceptional multitasking skills and ability to communicate effectively will be key in helping our institution run smoothly.

Your Day-to-day Responsibilities Will Include

• Greeting visitors, students, and staff with a warm and friendly demeanor.
• Answering and directing phone calls to the appropriate personnel.
• Managing appointment scheduling and coordinating meetings.
• Maintaining reception area cleanliness and organization.
• Handling incoming and outgoing mail and packages.
• Assisting with administrative tasks such as data entry and filing.
• Providing information on academic programs, services, and campus resources.
• Responding to general inquiries and resolving issues promptly.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfortable navigating computer systems.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional demeanor and customer service orientation.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.

Benefits

https://wsutech.edu/whyhere/

WSU Tech is committed to inclusive and equitable practices to create an environment and culture where students and employees thrive. We acknowledge that through valuing diverse identities, experiences, talents, and gifts, we excel by fulfilling our mission to create a talent pipeline, establish workforce equity, and improve economic prosperity for our community. WSU Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.