School Front Office Specialist

Hugh M Cummings High; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Hugh M Cummings High in Burlington, NC is seeking a School Receptionist/Office Support for the 2025-2026 school year. The role includes greeting visitors, answering calls, directing inquiries, and performing clerical tasks for the front office.

The position is non-exempt with a 40-hour work week, typically Monday through Friday, with 11 months of service. Starting date is late October 2026, reporting to the Principal, and requiring a valid NC driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in an office setting is required.
• Strong telephone and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Operates multi-line telephone system to receive calls and messages.
• Greets parents, staff and the public and directs patrons to destinations and sites.
• Answers and refers inquiries to appropriate personnel; Takes messages as needed.
• Maintains familiarity with general information about the Alamance-Burlington School System.
• Performs general secretarial and clerical duties to support office operations.

Skills

Greeting visitors

Telephone skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Communication with diverse groups

confidentiality

Prioritization

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Google Workspace

Office equipment

Job description

Hugh M Cummings High in Burlington, NC is seeking a School Receptionist/Office Support for the 2025-2026 school year. The role includes greeting visitors, answering calls, directing inquiries, and performing clerical tasks for the front office.

The position is non-exempt with a 40-hour work week, typically Monday through Friday, with 11 months of service. Starting date is late October 2026, reporting to the Principal, and requiring a valid NC driver’s license.