Receptionist, Administrative​/Clerical

Receptionist - Full Time

Wilkes County Schools Millers Creek Elementary, Millers Creek, North Carolina

Position Type:
Full‑time

Start Date:

July 1, 2026

Job Categories:
Support Staff >
Receptionist

Wilkes County Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, annual leave, sick leave, holiday pay, a state pension plan, and a local salary supplement of 5%. Benefit eligibility is based on job status and employment percentage.

Provide general office and receptionist support, including greeting visitors, answering telephone calls, directing inquiries, processing forms and records, and maintaining office procedure compliance. Perform data entry and basic calculations, operate office equipment, and manage correspondence.

• Attend to the public at the front counter and provide information on school operations.
• Answer telephone calls, route them appropriately, and handle non‑technical inquiries.
• Operate intercom and public address system.
• Supervise students awaiting meetings with staff and notify parents of disciplinary or health matters.
• Schedule tours and facility usage.
• Process, sort, verify, and file documents per established systems.
• Keyboards documents from originals with proficiency.
• Maintain files for a limited number of subjects.
• Perform simple arithmetic calculations by hand or calculator.
• Operate copying machines, adding machines, personal computers, and other office equipment.
• Notify employees of pending mail, information, or materials.
• Perform other related duties as required.

High school graduation with some clerical experience preferred; equivalent combination of experience and training acceptable.

• Use automated office equipment such as computers, copiers, typewriters, and calculators.
• Lift or move light objects repeatedly.
• Communicate orally and in writing, including explanation of procedures.
• Read diverse correspondence, reports, and forms.
• Apply rational systems to solve practical problems under minimal standardization.
• Record, deliver, and explain information.
• Handle various office machines.

• General knowledge of department operations.
• Knowledge of organizational principles.
• Elementary arithmetic skills.
• Correct spelling, grammar, and vocabulary usage.
• Basic computer operation.
• Transcribe information and prepare standardized forms, letters, and reports.
• Operate multi‑line phone system.
• Compile simple information and sort/distribute documents.
• Maintain accurate records and generate simple reports.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Type accurately at a moderate speed.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships.

Principal

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

• Westley Wood, Assistant Superintendent
• 613 Cherry St, North Wilkesboro, North Carolina 28659
• Phone: 336‑667‑1121
• Email: woodw.nc.us