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Receptionist, Administrative/Clerical
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Gurnee, Lake County, Illinois, 60031, USA
Listed on 2026-05-31
Listing for:
Woodland School District 50
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-05-31
Job specializations:
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Administrative/Clerical
Admin Assistant, Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Front Desk/Receptionist, Education Administration
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position Type:
Secretarial/Clerical/Receptionist
Date Posted:
5/28/2026
Location:
Educational Support Center
Date Available:
07/01/2026
Closing Date:
06/30/2026
Additional Information:
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Position Title:
Receptionist
Applicants are instructed to address in their application/resume their experiences directly related to each section noted in the posting. Only completed/submitted online applications with supporting documents will be screened.
Position Type:
Non-Licensed Support Staff
Date Posted:
May 28, 2026
Location:
Educational Support Center
Date Available:
July 1, 2026
QUALIFICATIONS:
* License:
* Required:
N/A
* Education:
* Required:
High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
* Experience:
* Required One (1) year experience working as a receptionist or office assistant greeting guests and answering calls and two (2) years' experience in a customer service environment. Proficient in Spanish (oral and written).
* Preferred One (1) year experience working as a receptionist or office assistant greeting guests and answering calls and two (2) years' experience in a customer service environment, preferably in a public-school setting or office. Proficient in Spanish (oral and written).
ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Answers the Educational Support Center telephone switchboard and responds appropriately to requests for information.
* Meets and communicates effectively with staff and the public in a professional, courteous, and friendly manner, thus promoting a positive image.
* Maintains a professional and comfortable reception area which includes a reading table stocked with current school district publications, periodicals of general interest and professional reception area décor.
* Serves as a backup to the internal processor responsible for incoming mail to include sorting and routing of interoffice and U.S. mail.
* Assists with distribution of Fed-Ex and UPS mail and packages.
* Assists in the registration of new students as needed.
* Enters and processes all purchase orders for Educational Services department.
* Enters purchase order information into an Excel spreadsheet to keep track of delivered and/or missing orders.
* Contacts vendors if there are problems with orders.
* Files all purchase orders and with accounts payable department once orders have been delivered.
* Assists in the coordination and registration of district preschool screening
* Takes phone calls to register child
* Sends home screening information packet
* Prepares folders for screening
* Registers families for Woodland Educational Learning Experience and Preschool Screenings.
* Enters student information in the Prekindergarten shared drive.
* Emails parents links, the Home Language Survey Form, and steps for upcoming screening.
* Collects Home Language Survey Forms.
* Keeps track of such forms for screening team.
* Registers visitors and guests using the Visitor Management System.
* Informs internal employees their guests have arrived, after registering the visitor as a Guest.
* De-escalates any situation that arises with guest by providing assistance and/or including other leadership individuals.
* Assists the Educational Support Center Administrative Supervisor with policies and administrative procedures.
OTHER PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assist in other areas as needed.
2. Complete other duties assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Technical:
Uses the district email system, Google platforms, Microsoft Office, and the district's attendance system;
Must have strong typing and computer skills.
Interpersonal:
Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with staff, parents, students, businesses and community. Must have strong organization, communication and interpersonal skills; and a strong sense of teamwork. Must be able to cope with deadline pressures; make difficult decisions that impact the organization in a positive sense; work harmoniously with the community, students, parents, staff, and administration, etc.;…
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