Receptionist, Administrative​/Clerical

Chester County School District District Office - Chester, South Carolina

Job : 5960589

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Receptionist – CCSD District Office

The job of District Center 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; maintaining everyday operations of the District Office; and, when time permits, providing general clerical support.

This job reports to Director of Human Resources.

• Answer telephone system for screening calls, transferring calls, responding to inquiries and/or taking messages.
• Distribute items within the site (e.g. special delivery and overnight mail/packages, messages, application packets, etc.) for ensuring receipt to addressee.
• Greet individuals entering the building (e.g. visitors, parents, students, vendors, etc.) for responding to inquiries and/or directing individuals to appropriate location in accordance with established building security procedures.
• Maintain reception area materials (e.g. newsletters, event calendars, etc.) for providing resource information to visitors.
• Maintain building information (e.g. use schedules, staff directories, emergency contacts, etc.) for providing reference information.
• Manage, record, distribute leave forms for District Office Staff and Administration
• Manage, update, and maintenance of informational software records for providing necessary information, as needed.
• Perform general clerical functions (e.g. scheduling, copying, faxing, data entry, filing, processing outgoing mail, maintaining mail machine, etc.) for supporting office operations.
• Receive a variety of items (e.g. mail, special deliveries, packages, supplies, etc.) for distributing materials to appropriate parties.

• Performs other related duties as assigned for ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include preparing and maintaining accurate records; operating standard office equipment; utilizing pertinent software applications; classifying data and/or information; and customer service.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include business telephone etiquette; knowledge of CCSD staff and programs; grammar, spelling and punctuation; office practices;

and CCSD safety and security practices.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data;

and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and…