Administrative Assistant / Front Desk- Part Time

Blue Cliff College•Gulfport, MS

1d•$15 - $17

About The Position

Blue Cliff College is seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant/Front Desk professional. This role greets and assists visitors, employees, and students, directing them to the appropriate offices. Responsibilities include answering incoming calls, taking messages, and routing calls according to campus procedures. The position also performs a variety of clerical tasks such as data entry, filing, and operating standard office equipment. Education Management, Inc. (dba Blue Cliff College) is committed to preparing students to function proficiently in a competitive society in the career of their choice and to create within them an awareness of professional and social responsibility, along with an appreciation of principles of ethical conduct. Blue Cliff College employs a diverse team of individuals dedicated to inspiring students to strive for excellence and to achieve maximum personal potential. We offer an excellent salary and benefits package, as well as a business casual work environment and flexible work schedule because we understand your personal life is as important as your professional life. If you’re dedicated and ready to work for an organization that cares about you, please apply online.

Requirements

High School Diploma required.
At least one (1) year of general office experience is required.
Specialized training or education beyond high school which includes knowledge of general office procedures and the skills required may be substituted for the year of work experience.
Knowledge of office telephone etiquette
Knowledge of basic filing and recordkeeping
Knowledge of proper English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Must possess strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Must have a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

Answer telephones in a friendly, courteous, and helpful manner and direct them to the appropriate office or persons.
Greet all visitors in a friendly manner while setting a positive and welcoming tone.
Notify appropriate staff members of visitors waiting.
Distribute incoming correspondence to appropriate office personnel, students, and/or faculty by receiving, sorting, opening (as appropriate), and routing according to campus procedures and guidelines.
Work closely with the Director of Admissions to ensure student lead information is recorded accurately.
Perform administrative duties for office staff.
Enter data for the Admissions Departments into the computer system.
Prepare outgoing correspondence for mailing by addressing envelopes, affixing the correct postage, and placing mail in the designated pick-up location.
Provide required or requested documents by operating photocopier equipment and/or standard office machines, collating and assembling printed or copied materials such as reports, bulletins, articles, etc.
Manage funds associated with the operation of the Retail Store by receiving such funds as are appropriate, documenting their receipt, properly accounting for, and safeguarding the funds while kept, and delivering the funds to the designated office for final disposition.
Exercise discretion in the performance of assigned duties by being knowledgeable of college policies and procedures regarding confidential materials.
Provide office personnel with necessary supplies and maintains sufficient on-hand items for future use by assisting with ordering, receiving, sorting, storing, and distributing basic office supplies and equipment.
Contribute to the overall success of the campus by performing other essential duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Campus Director
Other duties as assigned.