Receptionist

Primary Purpose:

Under direct supervision provide reception and clerical assistance for the efficient operation of the campus office.

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED, Must successfully pass MISD para test

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Proficient typing, word processing, and file maintenance skills
• Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow written instructions
• Ability to operate multi-line phone system

Minimum Experience:

One year clerical experience in office setting

Essential Job Functions:

• Receive and direct incoming calls, take reliable messages, and route to appropriate staff.
• Greet and direct campus visitors.
• Receive, sort, and distribute mail, messages, documents, and other deliveries.
• Assist with the receipt and distribution of student materials, including homework requests.
• Maintain visitor log and issue visitor passes.
• Assist with preparation of materials for mailing, including preparing labels, stuffing envelopes, etc.
• Maintain computerized files using a personal computer, including reports, employee roster, and mailing lists.
• Provide clerical assistance as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Report to work in a timely manner according to assigned schedule.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrator that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position.

Professional Conduct:

• Maintain professional interactions with staff, parents, community and visitors.
• Demonstrate the ability to remain calm and withstand pressures.
• Demonstrate flexibility to change in routine and adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Demonstrates respect, courteous to peers and visitors and assists fellow workers willingly.
• Demonstrates principles of the Manor ISD People Experience.

Supervisory Responsibility:

None

Equipment used:

Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment

Working Conditions

The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential

functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

and expectations.

Mental Demands:

Maintain emotional control under stress

Work with frequent interruptions

Physical Demands:

Lifting (15-44 pounds)

Carrying (15-44 pounds)

Sitting

Standing

Bending/Stooping

Kneeling

Pushing/Pulling

Repetitive hand motions

Keyboarding/mouse

Speaking clearly

Hearing

Environmental Factors:

Work inside/outside

Exposure to noise

Work prolonged or irregular hours