Receptionist - Central Administration Building

Bismarck Public Schools; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Bismarck Public Schools is seeking a Receptionist for the Central Administration Building in Bismarck, ND. The role involves greeting visitors, answering phones, directing inquiries, and performing general clerical tasks to support staff and campus operations.

Reports to the Community Relations Director. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, basic math, strong communication, and the ability to handle multiple tasks with courtesy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
• Non-Exempt (FLSA status).

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and direct to appropriate locations per security procedures.
• Answer the telephone system, screen calls, transfer calls, and take messages.
• Distribute items within the site (mail, packages, packets) to ensure receipt by the addressee.
• Maintain reception area materials and provide resource information to visitors.
• Maintain building information (schedules, staff directories, emergency contacts).
• Provide clerical support to Human Resources (I-9 verifications, volunteer paperwork, fingerprinting).
• Support operations of SIT and Student Support Services transportation programs with scheduling and data entry.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

Bismarck Public Schools Central Administration Building - Bismarck, North Dakota Open in Google Maps

Receptionist - Central Administration Building

Bismarck Public Schools Central Administration Building - Bismarck, North Dakota Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5882836

Application Deadline: Aug 26, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 12, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Bismarck Public Schools is accepting applications for a Receptionist at the Central Administration Building.

Purpose Statement

The job of Receptionist is done for the purpose/s of greeting and directing visitors, responding to inquiries from staff, the public, parents, students, etc. by providing requested information and/or referral to other parties; and, when time permits, providing general clerical support.

Supervisory Relationship

Reports to: Community Relations Director

Essential Functions

• Telephone Management:Answer the telephone system for screening calls, transferring calls, responding to inquiries, and/or taking messages.
• Item Distribution:Distribute items within the site (e.g., special delivery and overnight mail/packages, messages, application packets, etc.) to ensure receipt by the addressee.
• Visitor Greeting:Greet individuals entering the building (e.g., visitors, parents, students, vendors, etc.) to respond to inquiries and/or direct individuals to appropriate locations in accordance with established building security procedures.
• Reception Area Maintenance:Maintain reception area materials (e.g., student enrollment, student transfers, home education, etc.) to provide resource information to visitors.
• Information Maintenance:Maintain building information (e.g., use schedules, staff directories, emergency contacts, etc.) to provide reference information.
• Human Resource Support:Perform clerical functions (e.g., I9 verifications, volunteer paperwork, staff photos, scanning, fingerprinting, etc.) to support the Human Resource Office.
• Program Support:Perform general clerical functions (e.g., scheduling, data entry, etc.) to support operations of the Students In Transition (SIT) and Student Support Services transportation programs.
• Clerical Functions:Perform general clerical functions (e.g., scheduling, copying, faxing, data entry, filing, etc.) to support office operations.
• Material Reception:Receive a variety of items (e.g., mail, special deliveries, packages, supplies, etc.) to distribute materials to appropriate parties.
• Adherence to Policies:Follow school policies and procedures.
• Attendance:This position requires prompt and consistent attendance.
• Other Duties:Undertake additional tasks as assigned to support the effective operation of the work unit.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Skills

• Preparing and maintaining accurate records.
• Operating standard office equipment.
• Utilizing pertinent software applications.

Knowledge

• Basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios.
• Reading a variety of manuals, writing documents following prescribed formats, and/or presenting information to others.
• Understanding complex, multi-step written and oral instructions.
• Business telephone etiquette.

Abilities

• Schedule a significant number of activities, meetings, and/or events.
• Gather, collate, and/or classify data.
• Use basic, job-related equipment.
• Work with others in a wide variety of circumstances.
• Work with data utilizing specific, defined processes.
• Operate equipment using defined methods.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Adapt to changing priorities.
• Work with frequent interruptions.
• Communicate with diverse groups.
• Display tact and courtesy.

Responsibility

Working under direct supervision using standardized routines; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization’s services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Experience

Job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Salary Grade

SJ

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $21.47 to $21.47 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Receptionist

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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