TEMP - Receptionist

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Primary Purpose:

Serves as initial point of contact and provides information for visitors; answers, screens and routes phones calls, keeps visitor's log, and provides general clerical support such as data entry, sorting and distributing mail.

Job Category: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range:  17.50

Pay Basis:  Hourly

Subject to Grant Funding? No  

Essential Job Functions: 

1. Greets visitors and directs them to appropriate persons, answers phones, routes calls, takes messages and responds to routine inquiries.

2. Types routine documents and forms; enters data in NSU's software systems.

3. Sorts and distributes mail and materials.

4. Scans and files forms and documents using electronic/manual filing systems.

5. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements: 

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 1. Ability to exercise proper telephone protocol and handle difficult customer situations.

2. Excellent customer service and communication skills.

3. Basic knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word and Outlook), automated office equipment, and office practices and procedures (e.g., filing, answering telephones, receptionist duties, and supply/equipment ordering).

4. Data entry and typing skills.

5. Proactive, punctual and reliable.

6. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

7. Ability to communicate effectively with others.

8. Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staff at all levels.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

1. May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.

2. May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies, to include but not limited to pens, pencils and computer keyboards.

Required Certifications/Licensures: 

Required Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Major (if required: 

Required Experience: One (1) year in customer service or clerical experience in an office environment.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Is this a safety sensitive position? No  

Background Screening Required?  No  

Pre-Employment Conditions: 

Sensitivity Disclaimer: Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.

NSU considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.