What it takes to be a receptionist at the Joplin R-8 Administration Building

The Joplin R-8 School District has an immediate opening for a receptionist at the Administration Building at 32nd and Duquesne.

This is what it takes to be a receptionist for more than 50 people who make more than $50,000 a year:

Location:                    Administration Building

Position:                     Receptionist

Term:                         12 Month/Full-Time

Begins:                       Immediately

Work hours for this position:

7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday (on days school is in session)

7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday (non-school days)

Position open until filled.

Joplin Schools seeks a friendly, experienced receptionist who understands the importance of being the first point of contact for all stakeholders of the district and knows how to establish a warm, welcoming, and professional atmosphere via phone or in person.  The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic individual that appreciates this role, wants to learn, and be a part of a great team.

OBJECTIVE

Serves as a good will ambassador for Joplin Schools.  Works directly with district staff and the public by managing the district administration phone system, greeting visitors and providing directions or other information.  Provides administrative support to the human resource department.

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Some post-secondary education preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Ability to manage a multi-line phone system effectively.
• Proficiency in computer operations such as word processing, excel spreadsheets, and other programs central to office efficiency.
• Ability to become proficient in the use of district programs and applications such as the online substitute placement program, online employment application system and the student information system.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Superior interpersonal skills, with ability to maintain professionalism even in difficult situations.
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments.
• Ability to work collectively with HR team.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS

• Supports the mission of Joplin Schools
• Supports the value of education
• Complies with the privacy rights of students
• Safeguards confidential and/or sensitive information
• Communicates effectively with all the members of the school district and community
• Provides excellence in customer service both internally and externally.
• Reacts to change productively
• Keeps abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques
• Maintains accurate records and filing systems for accountability and audit purposes
• Ensures that all activities conform to district and state guidelines

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.
• Greet visitors, handle their inquiries, and direct them to the appropriate persons according to their needs.
• Distribute incoming mail and other material to appropriate individuals.
• Provide administrative support to the human resource department as directed.
• Coordinate daily activities of online substitute placement program to ensure staffing needs are met when regular classroom teachers are not available.
• Serves as support for employee relations initiatives and activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

ATTENDANCE

Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

Physical Demands

Physical Demands

Level:  Light

• Occasional Lifting up to 25 pounds
• The individual who holds this position is regularly required to walk, hear and speak and must have close moderate and distance vision ability.  

Attendance

Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of this position. 

The work conditions and environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Conditions and Environment

The work environment is consistent with a typical office environment. 

Note:  The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Satisfactory completion of a background check is a condition of employment
for all positions with Joplin Schools.

Joplin Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.