Front Desk Receptionist

divThe Front Office Receptionist at STEM Preparatory Academy is an important person and responsible for helping the school day run smoothly. Successful candidates will be great communicators, have strong organizational skills, and love working in a fast paced environment./divdivbr/divdivAll STEM Prep staff members are responsible for cultivating and sustaining the STEM Prep culture of care, excellence, and achievement through modeling learning and leadership behaviors for students, teachers, parents, and all members of the community. The Front Office Receptionist will report to the School Director./divdivbr/divdivThis is a 12-month role with hourly pay. /divbr/br/bResponsibilities: /bbr/liGreet and welcome guests warmly as soon as they arrive; Direct visitors to the appropriate person and office/liliAnswer, screen and forward incoming phone calls/liliEnsure reception area is tidy and presentable, with all necessary stationery and material (e.g. pens, forms and brochures)./liliProvide basic and accurate information in-person and via phone/email/liliReceive, sort and distribute daily mail/deliveries/liliMaintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk (monitor logbook, issue visitor badges)/liliRecord student attendance/liliCommunicate with parents in a timely manner/liliPerform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, transcribing and faxing/liliOther duties as assigned/libr/br/bQualifications: /bbr/liBilingualnbsp;bstrongly preferred/b/liliProficiency in basic technology skills/liliHands-on experience with office equipment (e.g. fax machines and printers)/liliProfessional attitude and appearance/liliSolid written and verbal communication skills/liliAbility to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise/liliExcellent organizational skills/liliMultitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks/liliCustomer service attitude/liliFamiliarity with working in a school/liliWarm and friendly demeanor/liliProactive communicator/liliBelief that all students can, will, and want to learn./li