School Receptionist (Part-time)
West Park School · Brookline, MA · 1 mo ago
AdministrativePart-time
Job Responsibilities
- Greet visitors, provide a great first impression, and make them feel welcome and comfortable.
- Answer the telephone, route calls, and deliver messages to employees and students throughout the school day.
- Complete a background scan using the School’s visitor management software and issue name tags for all visitors to the School.
- Provide information about missing attendance data to the Division Heads on a daily basis.
- Manage the flow of people in and out of the building.
- Ensure security management is prioritized.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Awareness and appreciation of a culturally diverse community, including racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, linguistic, and gender identity diversity.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong technology skills, including the use of various web and database tools; familiarity with Google Workspace and Veracross preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time.
- The ability to deploy situational awareness to preserve the safety of students and community members.
- The ability to think independently and collaborate in a team environment.
- The ability to lift and hold 15 lbs overhead.
- The ability to occasionally transport (e.g., move or drag) 25 lbs.
- The ability to consistently operate a computer.
- Proficient or the ability to learn Google tools and other applications as adopted by the school.
- The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
- The ability to maintain focus in an energetic and, at times, loud environment.