Receptionist- MS

Perry Township School District; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 1,774,107 - 2,526,759; Full time

Job summary

Perry Township School District is seeking a Student Services Receptionist in Indianapolis, Indiana. This role involves welcoming students and parents, assisting Assistant Principals and Counselors, and managing student-related inquiries. Candidates must have strong typing skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office products.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and offers a pay rate of $15.61/hr, with the expectation of working 185 days annually.

Qualifications

• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED.
• Previous experience is preferred but not essential.
• Typing skills of 60 WPM or more are required.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and direct students and parents in Student Services.
• Assist with various projects and cover roles in their absence.
• Use student database for looking up essential student information.

Skills

Typing skills above 60 WPM

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Excellent customer service

Strong problem-solving skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office products

Google products

Job description

Student Services Receptionist

Position Purpose

To welcome and direct students and parents to the correct person in Student Services as well as assisting the Assistant Principals and Counselors in various projects. This includes backing up the ISS monitor, AP’s secretary, attendance clerk, and guidance secretary being capable of fulfilling any role in their absence.

Essential Job Functions

• Use student database to look up schedules, lockers, bus assignments, and other such information.
• Run reports in Skyward, our student database
• Utilize Excel or Sheets to chart information
• Create appealing displays around Student Services
• Contact parents as needed on behalf of other personnel
• Prepare letters to parents as needed and utilizing the mail merge function for large quantities
• Email teachers as needed on behalf of other personnel
• Collaborate on projects with other Student Service secretaries
• Cover for other Student Service secretaries as needed due to breaks or absences
• Cover the In-School Suspension room for breaks or absences
• Assist with cafeteria supervision as needed
• Assist with occasional after-school events such as orientation or awards programs
• Other duties as needed

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Typing skills above 60 WPM
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, and Publisher and with the similar Google products such as Documents, Sheets, and Slides.
• Provide excellent customer service to parents and staff
• Can work independently and with initiative with strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to physically walk to various parts of the building
• Willingness to cover other duties as needed
• Beneficial but not essential: previous experience using a student database

Equipment

Use standard office equipment such as computers, printers, scanners, copiers, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

Travel to and from district buildings for meetings or training as needed on rare occasions.

Pay Rate

$15.61/hr; 8 hrs/day; 185 days

Physical and Mental Demands

Seldom = Less than 25%; Occasional = 26 to 50%; Often = 51 to 75%; Very Frequent = Greater than 75%.

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time – Very Frequent
• Ability to lift 25 pounds – Seldom
• Ability to carry 25 pounds – Seldom
• Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations – Very Frequent
• Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter – Very Frequent
• Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation – Very Frequent
• Ability to operate job-related equipment – Very Frequent
• Ability to reach in all directions – Seldom

License/ Registration/ Certification

• N/A

Education

• High School Diploma or GED.

Experience

• Previous experience is preferred.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt