College Receptionist

Company: Cuesta College
Location: San Luis Obispo
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

Job Description Summary ABOUT THE COLLEGE Located in the heart of scenic San Luis Obispo County, Cuesta College has provided comprehensive associate degree offerings, certificates, and community programs to the region since 1964. Committed to being an inclusive institution that inspires a diverse student population to achieve their educational goals, we are proud to be designated as an Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education. Cuesta College is committed to racial and socioeconomic diversity that reflects our student population; we strive to hire candidates that share the value of commitment to diversity and inclusion. As part of the Cuesta College team, you can expect to be part of a collaborative community of faculty, classified staff, administrators, students, and community partners advancing educational excellence with intentional support services leading to student success and completion. Additional information about the college can be found at https://www.cuesta.edu/about/index.html The college planning documents can be found at https://www.cuesta.edu/about/collegeplans/index.html Our Student Equity Action Plan can be found at https://www.cuesta.edu/about/info/equity/index.html We offer comprehensive benefit options. Information about benefits can be found at https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/benefits-insurance/index.html DEFINITION Under general supervision, perform a variety of receptionist, clerical and data entry work and operate the main campus phone contact. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS An incumbent in this position will perform a variety of responsible, clerical work in support of the college's administrators and confidential employees. The incumbent will be the primary point of contact for telephone inquiries and visitors. Incumbents in this position support student learning outcomes and institutional effectiveness by serving as the first point of contact for the public and providing support for the administrator and confidential employees. Essential Functions & Qualifications ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Answer the main phone line, direct calls and visitors to appropriate personnel* Greet office and building visitors with courtesy and tact;* Perform complex office support work for the administrators and confidential employees;* Maintain directory of college employees;* Provide information about general college services;* Schedule interviews, meetings, and workshops;* Operate standard office equipment;* Utilize the District's integrated software in performing the required duties of this position;* Perform other related duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS Education: Required * Graduation from high school; Preferred * Associate degree Experience: Required * Answering phones in an educational, business, or professional setting;* Customer service* Office operations Preferred * Three years of increasingly responsible clerical/receptionist experience; Knowledge of: * Exceptional customer service delivery techniques;* Organization and function of an educational institution;* Receptionist and telephone etiquette and techniques;* Records keeping practices and procedures;* Office methods and practices including filing systems;* Current technologies, personal computer, and associated office software such as word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and/or database software;* Correct usage of English, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary; and* District policies and procedures. Ability to: * Maintain a welcoming demeanor and positive tone while interacting with others;* Organize information, workload, and establish priorities to complete assigned work with general supervision and within established timelines;* Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties; and* Demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and of staff and students with physical and learning disabilities. Physical ability to: * Read and comprehend printed matter and text and data on computer monitors;* Communicate intelligibly and effectively via speech, telephone, written correspondence, and/or email;* Sit or stand for extended periods of time;* Lift and/or carry 15 pounds; and* Exert manual dexterity sufficient for keyboard and other office equipment operation. License and Certificates(current within the last year or must be continuously current): Required * None Additional Information REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO APPLY Candidates will be required to submit a resume and reference list when applying for this position. When uploading documents, PDF uploads are preferred. Reference List Instructions: Your reference list must include three professional references, their contact information, and their relationship to you. Completed online applications and all supporting documents must be submitted by the closing date for this position. LATE, INCOMPLETE, FAXED, MAILED OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. SALARY SCHEDULE Below is the full salary schedule range for this position, steps A through E. Per our bargaining agreement, we can only place new employees at Steps A through C, which is the anticipated hiring range also listed below. For a full salary schedule, please see our website: https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/humanresources/salary_schedules.html * Salary Schedule Range: $3,167 - $3,849 per month.* Anticipated Hiring Range: $3,167 - $3,491 per month. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Cuesta College will not sponsor any visa applications. San Luis Obispo County Community College District ("Cuesta College") is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), age, disability (physical and mental), genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal and state law in admission and access to, or treatment in employment, educational programs or activities at any of its campuses. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Cuesta College also prohibits harassment on any of these bases, including sexual harassment, as well as sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. In compliance with California law, all prospective staff and students are entitled to read the Annual Security Report, published each October by the Cuesta College Department of Public Safety. This report contains information about our emergency and crime reporting procedures, as well as crime statistics for the past 3 years. You may request a copy of this report at one of our two Public Safety Offices: on SLO campus at Building 6600A or on North County Campus at building N1021, during campus business hours. You may also access the complete text of this report at the following website address: https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/publicsafety/clery_act Interview Process Information Selected applicants will be invited to attend an interview and skills test on Monday, March 8, 2021.

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