Receptionist - Jacksonville, United States - CHARTER SCHOOLS USA AT DEERWOOD LLC
CHARTER SCHOOLS USA AT DEERWOOD LLC
Jacksonville, United States
Verified Company
6 days ago
Description
JOB PURPOSE
Serve as primary reception and information resource for the assigned location by assisting walk-in traffic and by answering telephone inquiries.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Understands role as CSUSA Representative as evidenced within:
- Leads by example in adherence and knowledge of the CSUSA and school's Vision, Mission and Values demonstrated by his/her commitment to act in an ethical manner using behaviors that promote a team concept.
- Follows through on duties and projects assigned.
- Participates in and completes training programs successfully offered to increase skill and proficiency related to assignments.
- Reviews current developments, literature and technical sources of information related to job responsibility.
- Follows company policies, and federal and state laws.
- Ensures adherence to good safety procedures.
- Consults directly with CSUSA personnel when applicable.
Front office responsibilities
- Greets and directs walkin traffic providing general information and making referrals to offices and services as appropriate.
- Answers phone inquiries by providing general information and/or connecting calls to offices and services as appropriate.
- Maintains a master guide of activities, events, and related information for the school.
- Schedules appointments and meetings, which may include reserving conference rooms and facilities, organizing materials, sending out meeting notices, arranging for catering services, and maintaining calendars.
- Responds to telephone requests for specific materials to be mailed and assists with mailing general school information to parents.
- Responds to telephone and written requests for school information.
- Maintains confidentiality of records as appropriate.
- Serves as liaison for administrators and teachers.
- Ensures Front Office is organized and information sheets for parents are stocked.
- Maintains inventory of office supplies, ordering from outside vendors or bookstores, as needed within available budget with direction from Principal or Business Administrator.
- Provides passes to students as appropriate.
- Orients and situates substitute teachers.
- Calls parents on waiting list when an opening at the school arises.
MAY PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- High School graduate or equivalent.
- Minimum of 2 years relevant experience.
- Experience working in a school office setting highly desired.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Excellent organization, time management, and follow up skills.
- Must be able to present a professional office with great customer service skills.
- Must have a positive attitude and be able to collaborate with others, while helping to maintain a pleasant working environment.
- Must be detail oriented.
- Bilingual a plus, but not required.
- Understanding of and commitment to company values.
- Successful results of criminal and employment background check.
- Ability and willingness to take directions.
- Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and displays such between all stakeholders: being courteous, professional, and helpful.
- Possesses excellent communication skills: Oral (including presentations), Written, Interpersonal (active listening), Negotiating and Influencing.
- Has the ability to be at work consistently, to be on time, to follow instructions, to respond to management direction and to solicit feedback to improve performance.
- Looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
- Strives to implement best practices and positive character education consistently.
- Such alternatives to the above requirements as CSUSA may find appropriate and acceptable.