Receptionist

Description

Company Overview:

Founded by Purdue University in partnership with community, industry, and academic leaders,

Purdue Polytechnic High School prepares students to succeed in technical, STEM-related post-

secondary programs and high-tech careers.

It is our mission that through STEM-Focused and real-world experiences, we empower students

to create the world they envision by developing the minds of creative problem-solvers and

skilled achievers.

Purdue Polytechnic High School inspires students to pursue their passion through the lens of

science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), hands-on and project-based

learning, industry partnerships, and a flexible, personalized learning environment.

We aspire to create a world of equity where every student has the opportunity and access to

achieve their goals and to realize their power to solve problems they encounter. We are

intentional about building a culture of communication, collaboration, and innovation that creates

a positive and supportive environment conducive to high academic achievement and long-term

success.

Job Summary:

The School Receptionist provides office services by supporting, implementing administrative

systems, procedures, policies; and monitoring administrative projects. Maintains an efficient and

effective front office functionality and procurement of supplies. Serves the needs of students,

families, and staff.

Responsibilities & Duties:

? Monitors all incoming public traffic.

? Receives guests and others in a courteous, polite and warm manner.

? Respond to the needs of students, families, and visitors by providing immediate

assistance.

? Appropriately and accurately prepares and distributes routine correspondence.

? May provide clerical and administrative support to the various departments.

? Receive and follow reception schedule/instructions from supervisor and as outlined in

established policies and procedures.

? Operate telephone system as required.

? Answer telephone, determine nature of call and relay information or route call as

appropriate.

? Assist in the direct supervision of the attendance process.

? Oversee attendance accounting and the preparation of attendance reports.

? Enforce PPHS’s rules and regulations related to school attendance reports.\\

? Work closely with all school personnel regarding matters related to student attendance

and welfare.

? Perform other duties as directed by school or PPHS administration.

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills:

? Ability to answer the telephone, take detailed messages, respond to verbal inquiries, take

direction from different sources, handle multiple tasks and be organized in a fast-paced

environment.

? Typing of 30-40 wpm may be required if secretarial support is needed.

? Enjoy working with the students.

? Knowledge of and demonstrated skills in general office procedures.

? Strong organizational skills; oral and written communication skills.

? Able to project a professional image.

Work Environment:

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to

stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and

twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight ( up to 20lbs).