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The Piney Woods School is looking for a Receptionist

About:

The Piney Woods School was founded in 1909 on land known as the piney woods located near Mississippi’s capital city of Jackson, emphasizing educating the head, heart and hands of every student through academic achievement, community service and occupational skills. The Piney Woods School endures today as the largest historically African American, independent, college preparatory, boarding school in the country.

Location: Washington DC, USA

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
• Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree with one year of admissions experience preferred, but not required
• A strong work ethic, sense of responsibility, and a commitment to excellence in education
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Relates well to/with children
• Strong organizational skills a must
• Well-groomed, professional attitude, and cheerful/pleasing personality
• Proficiency in computer use with a preference given to candidates with experience in Microsoft Office
• Type accurately 40-50 words per minute

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to perform multiple, non-technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills to meet changing job conditions; operating standard office equipment; and utilizing pertinent software applications
• Flexibility is required to work with all departments in a variety of circumstances
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when necessary; adapt to changing priorities; working with frequent interruptions; displaying tact and courtesy at all times
• Working knowledge of enrolment/admissions and academic procedures, regulations, and policies
• Strong writing and oral communication skills
• Ability to compose, proof, and edit documents
• Ability to communicate with students, parents and other visitors

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide support and assistance to the front office
• Type correspondence and reports
• Answer telephone inquiries concerning admissions and the application process
• Assist in the facilitation of student registration
• Ensure that the front door is unlocked and locked, daily
• Pick up and distribute all items within the building (USPS mail and inter-campus mail)
• Greet individuals entering the building; respond to inquiries; direct visitors to appropriate location within the building
• Answer, screen, and transfer calls; respond to inquiries and take detailed messages
• Maintain building information (directories and other information that is pertinent to daily operations)
• Maintain resources for visitors (applications, newsletters, etc.)
• Perform general clerical duties (faxing, copying, data entry, etc.)
• Stay abreast of all campus activities (daily academic schedules and campus wide events)
• Keep lobby and receptionist area neat and clean at all times
• Monitor work students
• Perform other duties as assigned

Interested candidates please apply.