Receptionist

İşin təsviri

Main duties and responsibilities:

  • Perform general office duties including answering multi-line phones directing calls and taking messages as appropriate, greeting the public, typing, copying, filing, sorting, and handling incoming and outgoing mail. 
  • Support building leadership with administrative support and guidance. 
  • Maintain accurate student attendance records including entering daily attendance for hundreds of students; checked students in and out of the building; handled and tracked calls and notes from parents. 
  • Lead all attendance issues and related database requirements for absence, illness, and early departure, including all contact with home, and following up on and reporting staff attendance-taking.
  • Greet parents, students, and staff in the main office and direct as appropriate providing guest badges, bus passes, etc. 
  • Takes messages and, where directed, schedules meetings for parents and staff. Directs queries appropriately within the wider leadership to prevent all issues from being passed to the Principal.
  • Supervise students in the main office area. Refer students to teachers or administration as necessary. 
  • Format and complete special projects as assigned by the Principal.
  • Supporting the school, the administrators, and EAS initiatives.
  • Other duties may be assigned as needed. 

Other duties and responsibilities:

  • Serve on building committees and councils. 
  • Coordinate travel and assist with other administrative needs. 
  • Update school bulletin boards and calendars. 
  • Schedule the use of the building. 

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required: 

Education and/or Experience 

  • High school diploma and at least one year related experience in typing, general clerical and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience;
  • Prior successful experience working in a school setting is strongly preferred;
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully work with children and the public.

Interpersonal Skills 

  • Works well with others from diverse backgrounds;
  • Focuses on solving conflict; maintaining confidentiality; listening to others without interrupting; keeping emotions under control; contributing to building a positive team spirit;
  • Refrains from negative talk and gossip; is friendly and personable;
  • Ability to work rapidly and accurately; 
  • Ability to exercise good judgment and work in an environment with constant interruptions;
  • Is on time, punctual to meetings, knows how to manage a schedule, and is organized.

Language Skills 

  • Ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing in Azerbaijani and close to fluently in English;
  • Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from students, parents, staff, or members of the community;
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; 
  • Good Russian skills are preferred.

Computer Skills 

  • General knowledge of computer usage (Mac OS operating system is preferred) and ability to use database software, internet software, e-mail, and word processing software; 
  • Ability to proficiently use the following programs strongly preferred: Google Suite, MS Office;
  • Ability to type accurately and proficiently.

Application Procedures:

If you are interested in applying, please send a detailed letter of intent with a CV addressing relevant qualifications and experience to e-mail.

CVs without cover letters will not be considered. In the subject line of your e-mail message, please, mention the title of the position you are applying for. No information inquiries will be handled over the phone. Only short-listed candidates will be notified of the interview.