High School Receptionist

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**Position Title:**High School Receptionist\

**Department:**Front Office\

**Reports To:**Principal or Assigned Administrator\

**FLSA Status:**Non-Exempt\

**Location:**Show Low High School

### **Position Summary:**

The High School Receptionist serves as the first point of contact for

students, parents, staff, and visitors. This position requires

professionalism, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage

multiple tasks in a fast-paced school environment. The receptionist

provides administrative support, maintains security procedures, manages

student office aides, and ensures smooth daily operations in the front

office.

### **Minimum Qualifications:**

- High school diploma or equivalent required; associates degree

preferred.

- Previous experience in an office or school setting is preferred.

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and

student information systems.

- Ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and remain

organized.

- Professional demeanor and ability to handle sensitive information

with confidentiality.

- Problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as

part of a team.

- Knowledge of school operations and procedures is a plus.

- Ability to effectively manage and mentor student office aides.

### **Core Job Functions:**

#### **Front Office Operations:**

- Greet and assist students, parents, staff, and visitors in a

courteous and professional manner.

- Answer and direct phone calls, take messages, and respond to

inquiries in a timely manner.

- Monitor and enforce school visitor procedures, including sign-in and

identification badge distribution.

- Distribute mail, packages, and internal communications to staff.

- Maintain an organized and efficient front office environment.

#### **Administrative Support:**

- Assist with attendance tracking by collecting and recording student

attendance data.

- Maintain school records, filing systems, and student information

databases as required.

- Provide administrative support, including drafting correspondence,

making copies, and scheduling appointments.

- Support emergency procedures by following school safety protocols

and assisting in drills.

#### **Student & Staff Support:**

- Assist with student check-in and check-out processes as needed.

- Coordinate with faculty and staff to support school events,

meetings, and daily operations.

- Serve as a point of contact for students needing assistance in the

front office.

- Manage student office aides by assigning and monitoring daily tasks,

ensuring professional behavior, and holding them accountable for

appropriate attire and conduct.

### **Other Duties as Assigned:**

- Perform other duties as assigned by the principal or school

administration to support school operations.

### **Physical Demands:**

- Regularly required to talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to

manipulate documents, records, and office equipment.

- Frequently required to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods.

- Ability to lift and move up to 25 lbs., such as boxes of office

supplies.

### **Working Conditions:**

- Work is primarily performed in a school office environment with

interaction with students, staff, and visitors.

- Must be able to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in

a busy school setting.

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