Substitute Receptionist-Administrative Office-Temporary-Hours Vary-Available 09/1/2026
$36,005–$36,005 year
On-siteLexington, North Carolina, United States
EXPIREDLexington, North Carolina, United StatesOn-sitePart Time$36,005–$36,005 year
Part Time
Job Summary
Operate the telephone switchboard and serve as the first-line communication point for parents, business representatives, media, and employees. Route inquiries and screen materials to appropriate personnel while processing incoming mail and handling confidential requests. Assist other departments with administrative support duties as time permits, utilizing a word processor and other office equipment. Perform unsupervised day-to-day responsibilities requiring independence, judgment in prioritizing tasks, and tactful, courteous communication. Bilingual speakers are preferred.
Required Qualifications
- Graduation from high school
- Knowledge of office practices and procedures
- Considerable knowledge and ability to use correct grammar and vocabulary
- Ability to communicate effectively in person, in writing, and by telephone
- Ability to gather and give detailed information and instructions on departmental programs, procedures, and policies on inquiries
- Ability to learn knowledge of departmental programs and duties of all central office personnel
- Ability to be tactful, courteous, and succinct in providing information on requests and inquiries
- Ability to operate word processor, copier, or other office equipment
- Ability to use judgment in establishing priorities for work assigned or work responsibilities delegated
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, school-based employees, and other department employees
- Ability to ascertain workloads of fellow employees and to assist others when needs arise to maintain effectiveness of overall department functions
- Must possess the visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures, operate a computer and determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned
- Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions
- Must be able to perform sedentary work exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects
- Some positions assigned to this class may require light work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects
Desired Qualifications
- Bilingual speaker preferred
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