Receptionist - FT

Everglades University; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Everglades University in New York seeks a friendly receptionist to manage front desk duties, greet visitors, and route calls to the appropriate departments. The role requires strong communication skills, a Bachelor's degree, and experience with switchboards, Word, and Excel.

You should be able to work a flexible schedule and maintain a welcoming lobby for prospective students and applicants. The successful candidate will support admissions and administrative staff, ensuring smooth lobby

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and background in customer service.
• Able to work a flexible schedule.
• Switchboard experience; proficiency with Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Direct calls to the appropriate individuals.
• Notate telephone and in-person messages and forward to appropriate recipient.
• Greet all visitors in a cordial and professional manner.
• Maintain a comfortable, organized lobby area for prospective applicants.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Switchboard experience

Flexible schedule

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Job Description:

• Direct calls to the appropriate individuals
• Notate telephone and in-person message and forward to appropriate recipient.
• Greet all visitors in a cordial and professional manner
• Maintain a comfortable, organized lobby area for prospective applicants
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements:

• Must have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and have a background in customer service
• Ability to work flexible schedule
• Switchboard experience including Word and Excel
• Strong communication skills