Levine Building Receptionist

CHARLOTTE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

Position Title : Levine Building Receptionist

Department : Finance

Reports To : Executive Assistant to the CFO

FLSA: Non-Exempt

TERM: 12-months

Mission Statement

Through excellence in education, Charlotte Country Day School develops the potential of each student by fostering intellectual curiosity, principled character, ethical leadership, and a responsibility to serve.

Overview

Charlotte Country Day School (Country Day) is one of the largest independent, co-educational schools in the Charlotte area and one of the 15 largest in the continental United States. Enrollment is very strong, and the school is thriving. Highly regarded for the rigor of its academic program and the breadth of its offerings in the arts, athletics, community service, and leadership, Country Day is noteworthy for a long tradition of positioning itself at the forefront of curricular innovation.

A strong, forward-thinking institution, Country Day offers every child a chance to shine. The school is a diverse, inclusive community with strong academic and co-curricular programs designed for students to learn to think critically, act respectfully, and show sensitivity to the feelings and needs of others. The unique curriculum offered by Country Day prepares and strengthens students for participation in their local and global communities. With its focus on diversity, service, global study, and technology, Country Day positions students for future success in an ever-changing world. Country Day is committed to living as an authentic, inclusive community. Our pursuit of this commitment to community recognizes and affirms the richness brought by difference and discovered through commonality.

POSITION SUMMARY: As the first point of contact for families and visitors, the Levine Building Receptionist plays a key role in creating a welcoming and informative experience. This position is responsible for answering and directing phone calls, greeting guests, responding to public inquiries, and providing helpful information about the school. This position will also assist with clerical duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Professionally greets and assists staff, students and visitors; welcomes guests to the School, making them feel comfortable while directing them to the proper area of the School.
• Assists visitors with signing in at the reception desk and provides a temporary visitor’s ID badge for them to wear while on campus.
• Contribute positively to employee morale; maintains a positive, pleasant demeanor to all constituencies.
• Switchboard operator

Internal Relationships:

• Assists with special projects when needed.
• Welcomes Admissions’ appointments, informing Admissions staff of arrivals. Assists with Admissions’ guests during the application season.
• Assists Finance Office and Admissions staff with clerical duties as needed.
• When fire or security alarms sound, inform Plant Operations Manager, giving location of alarm.
• Inform Plant Operations when repairmen are on campus.
• Keep updates of all school calendar events.
• Advises employees of deliveries received at the reception desk.

Special Projects:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or its equivalent
• Good interpersonal skills, outgoing, versatile, dependable, accurate, self-starter who mirrors the culture of the school.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Technologically proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability to work at a desk and computer screen for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work in a busy, often distracting, environment.

Application Process

Interested applicants should apply via the Employment Portal at . Review of materials and initial interviews will begin as applications are received. References will only be contacted for applicants that advance in the process.

It is the policy of Charlotte Country Day School not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. This policy extends to recruitment, employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, compensation, training, benefits and all other terms and conditions of employment.