Receptionist for the School Year

Job Title: Receptionist (Office Support I)

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Receptionist to join our team at Dixon Middle. As the first point of contact for visitors, staff, and students, you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional customer service and support.
Key Responsibilities:
• Perform various office routines and practices associated with a busy yet productive and smoothly-run office
• Assist with bookkeeping as directed by Principal
• Type general letters, memos, and newsletters
• Welcoming visitors and routing all incoming calls
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal and staff members
Requirements:
• Maintain composure in difficult situations
• Strong verbal/written communication skills in English
• Considerable knowledge of office practices and procedures, grammar, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation, and proofreading
• Ability to compile and summarize information
• Ability to plan, organize, and schedule variable tasks
• Ability to interact and communicate with staff and public
• Ability to exercise good judgment, take initiative, and work with minimal supervision
Technical Skills:
• Computer skills, FAX machine, printers, computer networking system, and photocopier
Physical Requirements:
• Ability to be physically active, which includes, but is not limited to, standing, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, sitting, and walking
• Ability to reach with hands and arms routinely
• Ability to carry furniture such as tables and chairs, supplies and materials
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds routinely and 30 pounds occasionally
• Must be able to facilitate the evacuation of students during emergency situations and/or drills
• Must be able to visually and auditorily effectively communicate with staff, students and public
• Must be able to tolerate a noisy, busy work environment with occasional very loud noises