Do you want a job? Or do you want a career in an organization making the difference in the life of scholars?
Families send their children to U Prep because they recognize education is a tool in shaping and changing lives and value the culturally responsive curriculum and learning environments that set our scholars on a path to college and meaningful careers, fulfillment, and becoming positive changes agent in our community.
We continually seek out talented individuals to join the U Prep Crew and partner with us in supporting our educators and scholars as we all deliver on our mission. Read on if you are interested in being a part of this important work!
Summary:
The Receptionist serves as a primary source of administrative support for the central management team.
Desired Competencies:
- Has a clear sense of vision and purpose/ reason for making decision
- Plans in a thorough, meticulous manner.
- Offers innovative ideas or solutions to new/ old problems.
- Follows through –
- Self-starter – takes responsibility for initiating necessary changes or actions.
- Remains focused on goal attainment, perseveres, monitors, delivers.
- Doesn’t let the details fall between the cracks.
- Stays with a project through to its completion.
- Reliable – Can be counted on to complete tasks/ projects on time
- Committed:
- Positive attitude, promotes harmonious collaboration
- Truly appreciates that teamwork will produce superior results
- Genuinely enjoys and is enthusiastic about being part of a team
- Contributes fair share to the team
- Able to motivate and positively influence others
- Listens, identifies others’ perspective(s)
- Communicates effectively with others regardless of differences
- Self-care, prioritizes personal wellness
- Views challenges as exciting learning experiences
Duties & Responsibilities:
Receptionist/ Office Support
- Receives visitors at the front desk by greeting, welcoming, directing and announcing them appropriately;
- Answer, screen and forward phone calls in a professional manner;
- Stock kitchen daily & refresh reception area with school brochures and information;
- Receive and sort mail/packages daily;
- Service copier and office equipment as necessary;
- Order office supplies and keep inventory of stock;
- Prepare conference rooms for meetings and service food setup requests;
- Perform clerical duties such as filing, photocopying, scanning and faxing;
- Assign and issue parking passes for applicable school campuses;
- Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk (School Gate Guardian);
- Additional duties as assigned.
Experience & Education:
- Proven work experience as a Receptionist or in a similar role;
- Professional attitude and appearance;
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and G Suite;
- High school diploma or equivalent;
- Solid written and verbal communication skills;
- Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise;
- Excellent organizational skills;
- Experience in database management a plus.
Experience & Education:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google Chrome;
- High school diploma or equivalent;
- Experience in database management a plus
