School Front Desk Coordinator

Metropolitan School District Washington Township, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave days

Paid holidays

Retirement contributions (PERF, 401a,/

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Metropolitan School District of Washington Township seeks a Receptionist for Crooked Creek Elementary School in Indianapolis. The role supports front desk operations, assists with student and parent inquiries, and maintains school communications.

The position is 7:00am - 3:30pm, Monday through Friday, during the school year. Benefits include leave, holidays, PERF/401a/VEBA, and health/dental/vision coverage.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service, communication and public relations skills in dealing with parents, students, teachers and staff.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge and experience with Google Docs.
• Must be able to pass a local and national criminal background check.
• Experience working with students is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Keep front desk tidy and presentable with all necessary material.
• Greet and welcome guests and monitor school access for security.
• Answer questions and address complaints.
• Answer calls and emails to the main console.
• Ensure effective communication between administrators, parents, students and community.
• Support staff by providing information to students and parents.
• Perform clerical duties and update records (class schedules, transcripts).
• Assist with updating the school event calendar.
• Receive and distribute letters and packages.
• Prepare outgoing mail and parcels.
• Run background checks on visitors requiring them.
• Monitor office supplies and place orders.
• Assist with maintaining student files.
• Assist with arrival and dismissal.
• Work with students visiting the office and de-escalate as needed.
• Collaborate with front office staff, admin and social worker.
• Assist teachers and staff with daily needs.
• Performing other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Public relations

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Docs

Printers/Copiers/Fax machines

Job description

Metropolitan School District of Washington Township seeks a Receptionist for Crooked Creek Elementary School in Indianapolis. The role supports front desk operations, assists with student and parent inquiries, and maintains school communications.

The position is 7:00am - 3:30pm, Monday through Friday, during the school year. Benefits include leave, holidays, PERF/401a/VEBA, and health/dental/vision coverage.