School Receptionist

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated administrative support professional to enhance school-public relations and assist in the smooth operation of school affairs. This role involves greeting visitors, managing inquiries, and providing essential clerical support to the principal and teachers. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and administrative skills, ensuring a welcoming environment for all visitors. This position offers a fulfilling opportunity to contribute to the educational community while enjoying full benefits and a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in a school setting, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Annual leave

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Qualifications

• Graduation from a two-year college or technical school majoring in administrative office support.
• Solid typing, filing, and administrative skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main source of contact in the front office as a receptionist.
• Assist in the administration of the school’s business affairs.

Skills

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Decision-making skills

Typing skills

Filing skills

Education

Graduation from a two-year college or technical school

Job description

• Date Posted:
  3/11/2025
  
  
• Location:
  Phillips Middle School
  
  

SALARY: $17.84 per hour

BENEFITS: Full benefits including paid holidays, sick leave, annual leave, holiday pay, health insurance, and retirement. Local supplement of 5.5% starts the month after completion of the first year. State longevity after 10 years of service.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Graduation from a two-year college or technical school majoring in administrative office support or related field.
2. Solid typing, filing, and other administrative skills.
3. Ability to deal with people in a tactful and effective manner.
4. Excellent communication and decision-making skills with the ability to communicate to a wide variety of groups.
5. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

JOB GOALS:

1. To contribute to effective school-public relations by prompt and courteous handling of all inquiries and visitors.
2. To assist in the administration of the school’s business affairs so as to provide the maximum services for the school community.
3. To provide dedicated, first-line technical and computer support for the school staff.
4. To assist and relieve the principal and/or teachers of clerical duties so that he/she/they may devote maximum attention to the education of children.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as the main source of contact in the front office in the role of receptionist.
• Greets all visitors courteously, determines their needs, checks appointments, and directs and escorts them to the proper person.
• Answers office telephone and responds appropriately to requests for information.
• Reports immediately the presence in the building of any visitor who bypasses the reception desk or any suspicious activity or unusual behavior on the part of visitors.
• Receives and distributes mail to appropriate persons.
• Maintains such records and reports as requested by the principal.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the school principal and/or designee.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATION: Must be able to physically perform the basic operational functions of stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, hearing, and repetitive motion. The ability to lift a minimum of 20 pounds.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve-month year; work schedule determined by the Principal.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Support Services Personnel.