Staff Assistant I: Receptionist

gsu; Georgia; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Mentorship

Growing center

Job summary

Georgia State University College of Law in Atlanta seeks a Staff Assistant I to provide front-desk support, greet visitors, and route inquiries. You will manage a multi-line telephone system and assist faculty and staff.

The role involves mail handling, package delivery, and maintaining supply stock for copy rooms and kitchens. A high school diploma and strong communication skills are required, with proficiency in Microsoft Office preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and one year of receptionist or customer service experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Professional demeanor and appearance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive in dealing with issues and to organize and prioritize work assignments.

Responsibilities

• Serves as initial point of contact for faculty and administrative staff and manages multi-line telephone system.
• Grants access to permitted visitors for special area parking.
• Receives and routes certified mail packages and other materials for faculty, staff, and students.
• Coordinates and maintains tracking system for pick-up and delivery of express mail packages.
• Sorts mail and delivers packages. Must be able to lift 30 pounds.
• Organizes and keeps supplies stocked for copy rooms and kitchens.
• Distributes monthly departmental telephone statements.
• Maintains general security by following departmental procedures and controlling visitor access.
• Position may, on occasion, be required to arrive early or remain late for special events.

Skills

Communication skills

Professional demeanor

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Staff Assistant I

College of Law

Georgia State University

Part of one of the Southeast’s largest comprehensive research universities, Georgia State Law is a dynamic urban-centered law school located in the heart of Atlanta with approximately 650 full- and part-time students. The College of Law was created in 1982 based on its founders’ belief that a first-rate law school not only can but also must be tailored to meet the needs of the students who enter its doors. Although Georgia State Law has grown substantially in scope and reputation during the last 40+ years, this flexible, entrepreneurial, and student-centric spirit continues to resonate throughout our institution. The College of Law brings together a dynamic group of faculty and staff who promote scholarship and service that enriches the legal profession and the communities we serve. Our community fosters a culture based on ambition, hard work, dedication, and perseverance.

The College of Law’s Administrative Services Department is hiring for a Staff Assistant I. This is a full-time staff position. This position provides general office support with a variety of administrative activities and related tasks. This position serves as receptionist for deans, faculty and administrative staff for the College of Law. This position manages a multi-line message center; receives and directs incoming calls; greets students, faculty, staff and other patrons; receives and routes certified mail packages and other materials for faculty, staff, and students; answers general inquiries and directs visitors to appropriate business offices within the Law School and University.

WHAT MAKES The College of Law A GREAT PLACE?

• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.

• Professional development opportunity and mentorship

• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Serves as initial point of contact for faculty and administrative staff and manages multi-line telephone system.

• Grants access to permitted visitors for special area parking.

• Receives and routes certified mail packages and other materials for faculty, staff, and students.

• Coordinates and maintains tracking system for pick-up and delivery of express mail packages.

• Sorts mail and delivers packages. Must be able to lift 30 pounds.

• Organizes and keeps supplies stocked for copy rooms and kitchens.

• Distributes monthly departmental telephone statements.

• Maintains general security by following departmental procedures and controlling visitor access.

• Position may, on occasion, be required to arrive early or remain late for special events.

Minimum Hiring Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED and one year of receptionist or customer service experience.

Preferred Hiring Qualifications:

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Professional demeanor and appearance.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to be resourceful and proactive in dealing with issues that may arise and ability to organize and prioritize work assignments.