Receptionist - Central Administration Building

Bismarck Public Schools Central Administration Building
- Bismarck, North Dakota Open in Google Maps

Bismarck Public Schools Central Administration Building
- Bismarck, North Dakota Open in Google Maps

Job : 5882836

Final date to receive applications: Aug 26, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 12, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Bismarck Public Schools is accepting applications for a Receptionist at the Central Administration Building.

The job of Receptionist is done for the purpose/s of greeting and directing visitors, responding to inquiries from staff, the public, parents, students, etc. by providing requested information and/or referral to other parties; and, when time permits, providing general clerical support.

Reports to:

Community Relations Director

• Telephone Management:Answer the telephone system for screening calls, transferring calls, responding to inquiries, and/or taking messages.
• Item Distribution:Distribute items within the site (e.g., special delivery and overnight mail/packages, messages, application packets, etc.) to ensure receipt by the addressee.
• Visitor Greeting:Greet individuals entering the building (e.g., visitors, parents, students, vendors, etc.) to respond to inquiries and/or direct individuals to appropriate locations in accordance with established building security procedures.
• Reception Area Maintenance:Maintain reception area materials (e.g., student enrollment, student transfers, home education, etc.) to provide resource information to visitors.
• Information Maintenance:Maintain building information (e.g., use schedules, staff directories, emergency contacts, etc.) to provide reference information.
• Human Resource Support:Perform clerical functions (e.g., I9 verifications, volunteer paperwork, staff photos, scanning, fingerprinting, etc.) to support the Human Resource Office.
• Program Support:Perform general clerical functions (e.g., scheduling, data entry, etc.) to support operations of the Students In Transition (SIT) and Student Support Services transportation programs.
• Clerical Functions:Perform general clerical functions (e.g., scheduling, copying, faxing, data entry, filing, etc.) to support office operations.
• Material Reception:Receive a variety of items (e.g., mail, special deliveries, packages, supplies, etc.) to distribute materials to appropriate parties.
• Adherence to Policies:Follow school policies and procedures.
• Attendance:This position requires prompt and consistent attendance.
• Other Duties:Undertake additional tasks as assigned to support the effective operation of the work unit.

• Preparing and maintaining accurate records.
• Operating standard office equipment.
• Utilizing pertinent software applications.

• Basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios.
• Reading a variety of manuals, writing documents following prescribed formats, and/or presenting information to others.
• Understanding complex, multi-step written and oral instructions.
• Business telephone etiquette.

• Schedule a significant number of activities, meetings, and/or events.
• Gather, collate, and/or classify data.
• Use basic, job-related equipment.
• Work with others in a wide variety of circumstances.
• Work with data utilizing specific, defined processes.
• Operate equipment using defined methods.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Adapt to changing priorities.
• Work with frequent interruptions.
• Communicate with diverse groups.
• Display tact and courtesy.

Working under direct supervision using standardized routines; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization’s services.

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required

High school diploma or equivalent

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Non-Exempt

SJ

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $21.47 to $21.47 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff >
Receptionist

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required