Bilingual Liaison - District Receptionist

Receptionist

The person holding this position will greet and interact with visitors in a positive and professional manner, including in person, on the phone, and in writing. This person will be able to provide basic information about our school district as requested by patrons. This person will also provide general clerical support to the Human Resources Department.

Essential functions include utilizing strong bilingual oral communication skills and customer service skills to serve as a receptionist, operate multi-line telephone system to receive incoming calls and messages, greet parents, staff and the public, answer and refer telephone and in-person inquiries, direct patrons to destinations and sites, and take messages. Maintain familiarity with general information relevant to Beaufort County School District.

Distribute US mail and interschool mail including materials and packages, supplies, messages, etc. for the purpose of disseminating materials and information to the appropriate parties. Perform general secretarial and clerical functions (e.g. scheduling, copying, faxing, data entry, filing, phone management, etc.) for the purpose of supporting office operations. Provide assistance with special projects to include bulk mailings, data gathering, building and/or room set-up, copying, collating, and organizing data for sharing when required.

Manage the visitor badge process in order to ensure all visitors to the district are properly identified. Become familiar with the District's website, to include the District calendar, contact information, and other pertinent information. Listens to complete statements in one language, translates to second, and translates responses from second into first language; expresses either approximate or exact translation, depending on nature of occasion.

In simultaneous interpreting, renders oral translation of material and time it is being spoken. Greets and signs in parents/guardians with students, administrators, new employees, contractors, delivery persons and directs them to the corresponding personnel or area of delivery drop offs. Answers questions using the BCSD policies or procedures.

Additional duties include performing other related tasks as assigned by the Human Resources Officer, Chief Administrative and Human Resources Services Officer, Superintendent or other district office administrator as designated by the Superintendent.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and one year relevant office experience; or general education degree (GED) and three years relevant office experience. Fluent in written and spoken English and Spanish. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Must be flexible and capable of handling stressful situations.

Physical demands include the ability to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job, sit, stand and walk for required periods of time, speak and hear, use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision, communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary, reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, technology equipment, computers, and/or controls.

Workplace expectations include working effectively with and responding to diverse cultures or backgrounds, demonstrating professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean and professional manner for the assignment and work setting, having regular and punctual attendance, and following all District policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by the proper authorities.

Reports to Human Resources Generalist. Salary classification is Paid on the Classified Staff Salary Schedule - LEVEL 110. Employee group is Classified. Must apply online by completing a "Classified" application and adding this specific job to your online application. FLSA status is Non-Exempt.

The Beaufort County School District is an equal opportunity employer.