Receptionist, School

Ccsdut; Logan, Northern (UT, KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Sylvania in Logan, Utah is seeking a Receptionist, School to provide front office support during school days, greeting visitors, answering calls, and assisting administrators.

The role emphasizes security, confidentiality, and clerical duties, with district-required training and background checks; 35 hours per week. Work is performed in a school office with frequent interaction with staff and students.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in front-office or school administration preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and direct them to appropriate staff.
• Answer the school telephone system, transfer calls, and take messages.
• Monitor building access and enforce security procedures.
• Assist with cashier duties and deposits with the finance secretary.
• Perform clerical tasks: scheduling, data entry, filing, and recordkeeping.
• Respond to emergencies and notify appropriate personnel.

Skills

Office equipment

Records management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Receptionist, School

This position is benefited. It is for 35 hours per week during the school days.

Position Overview

The Receptionist, School provides front office support by greeting and directing visitors, responding to inquiries from staff, parents, students, and community members, and providing clerical assistance to school administrators and office personnel. This position helps maintain building security procedures while supporting daily school office operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet visitors, parents, vendors, and students entering the school and direct them appropriately.
• Answer the school telephone system, transfer calls, and take messages.
• Monitor building access and ensure school security procedures are followed.
• Administer first aid and prescription medication to students when the nurse is not available.
• Assist the finance secretary with cashier duties including processing payments and managing deposits.
• Distribute mail, deliveries, and messages to appropriate staff and students.
• Maintain reception area information and visitor sign-in procedures.
• Perform clerical tasks such as scheduling, data entry, filing, copying, and recordkeeping.
• Respond to emergency calls and notify appropriate personnel when needed.
• Provide information and respond to inquiries from students, parents, staff, and community members.
• Assist school staff and administrators with general office tasks as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements – Minimum Qualifications

Skills

Operating office equipment and software applications
Maintaining accurate records and documentation

Knowledge

Professional telephone etiquette
Office procedures and clerical practices

Abilities

Communicate effectively with diverse groups
Maintain confidentiality and professionalism
Manage multiple responsibilities and interruptions
Work collaboratively with staff and administrators

Responsibility

Works under direct supervision while supporting school front office operations and maintaining visitor security procedures.

Work Environment

Work is performed primarily in a school office environment with frequent interaction with students, staff, and visitors.

Experience

Job-related experience required.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Required Testing

None specified.

Certificates and Licenses

None specified.

Continuing Education / Training

District required training annually

Clearances

Mandated Reporter Training
Criminal Background / Fingerprinting Check

Reporting Relationship

Reports to the assigned supervisor.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt