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  • ID
    #4899214
  • Job type
    Full-time
  • Salary
    TBD
  • Source
    KIPP
  • Date
    2020-09-26
  • Deadline
    2020-11-25
 
Full-time

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Job Description

Here’s what you need to know:

We need you to be the face of our campus in Camden!We’re looking to add a second bi-lingual receptionist to the team at one of our campuses in Camden, NJ. As receptionist, you are the first face that parents, students, and community members see when they walk into a building, so you’ll need to create a warm and inviting atmosphere in our main office.

A bit more about you… You’re cool under pressure. You’re fluent in both Spanish and English. You love helping people out and can juggle a lot of responsibilities at once. In short, you’re a joyful person who’s organized.

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

  • Working in-person to manage hybrid and in-person school operations
  • Administrative responsibilities including answering door buzzers and phone calls, directing callers to the appropriate person or school, taking messages, and relaying messages to all entities
  • Greetvisitors, determine their needs and provide accurate information or connect them with the appropriate stakeholder
  • Handlefamily concerns and questions in a prompt and appropriate manner
  • Act as a strong, positive day-to-day interface with the school community, representing our values, mission, and philosophy at all times
  • Supportschool-wide communication efforts including maintaining front office fliers and supporting preparation and distribution of school-wide communications
  • Maintainaccuracy of information systems including contact information, attendance, early and late pickup, bus ticket tracking, and own dismissal changes and communication of this information to stakeholders
  • Receivemail and deliveries and ensureitems are appropriately distributed
  • Supportthe operations team with school-wide projects and responsibilities
  • Maintaina clean, organized and well-functioning office environment

Qualifications

Must Haves

  • Must have a high school degree or equivalent
  • Must enjoy working with students and families
  • Must be able to read, write, and communicate with others wellin both English and Spanish
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills (both written and oral), including proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to learn quickly
  • Previous experience in a customer service oriented role
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Demonstrated ability to work with a team as a collaborative partner
  • Ability to remain calm and solutions-oriented in high-stress situations.
  • Commitment to do whatever it takes to ensure our teachers and students have what they need to be successful
  • Ability to build strong relationships with kids and their families
  • Ability to identify inefficiencies and generate creative solutions

Additional Information

Compensation & BenefitsIn addition to a competitive salary, KIPP NJ offers a full comprehensive benefits plan, including health care, retirement, an optional subsidized wireless plan through Verizon, a school laptop and transportation benefits for TEAMmates commuting into New Jersey from the Philadelphia area.

KIPP New Jersey | KIPP Miami is an equal opportunity employer.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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