School Receptionist (Main Campus)

The Awty International School

Houston, Texas

3 days ago

Job Description

School Receptionist (Main Campus)

Position Type: Full-Time, Year-Round (Immediate Opening)

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM

About Us

At Awty, we believe that students learn best and faculty perform best in a culture of vibrant diversity. Diversity is an essential quality of our school environment; our commitment to learning and the pursuit of excellence can occur only in such a context. It helps us guide our students to become responsible world citizens. Our commitment to learning about and respecting one another’s diversity brings distinct richness to the Awty experience for students, alumni, employees, and parents.

Position Overview

The Awty International School is seeking a warm, highly organized, and proactive Receptionist for our main campus. Serving as the primary point of contact for the school, this role is critical to setting a welcoming tone for young children, parents, employees, and campus visitors. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic, high-volume environment, manage front-desk operations, and seamlessly support essential Business Office functions.

Key Responsibilities

Front Desk Operations:

Greet all visitors, students, and families with a friendly, welcoming demeanor, and provide accurate campus directions.
Answer all incoming calls and seamlessly direct them to the appropriate department or individual.
Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail and shipments, ship outgoing packages, and maintain an organized mailroom.
Assess visitors’ needs quickly, identifying individuals who require immediate assistance and acting accordingly.

Business Office Support:

Process remote deposits, mail checks, and handle scanning and printing tasks.
Book flights and travel arrangements for faculty and staff.
Maintain front office and mail supplies and operate the Pitney Bowes postage machine.
Assist with the Parent Volunteer Program by facilitating background checks and conducting volunteer training.
Maintain and update the employee phone extension directory.
Provide Notary Services.
Execute special projects as requested by school administration.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or GED.
Experience: A minimum of 1 year of previous experience in an equivalent position, or an equivalent amount of relevant training and experience.
Technical Skills: Demonstrated competency with computer applications and programs, including Microsoft Office and Google Suite. Ability to use standard office equipment.
Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to communicate effectively with all constituents in a school environment. Ability to accurately carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
Customer Service: Enjoys assisting families, students, employees, and visitors. Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and a friendly, smiling face.
Work Style & Judgment: Strong ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and work independently. Exercises flexibility, initiative, and good judgment. Able to manage high-pressure situations gracefully.
Professionalism: Demonstrated ability to always maintain strict confidentiality and exercise discretion.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience: 3 years of related administrative or reception experience.
Language Skills: Bilingual (English/French) or Trilingual (English/French/Spanish) proficiency is highly preferred to support our international community.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Ability to regularly sit, talk, hear, and visually intercept visitors in the reception area.
Regular use of close and distance vision.
Ability to work at a desk and computer screen for extended periods.
Ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs.
Work is performed in a traditional climate-controlled office environment.

TO APPLY:

Submit your application through the school's website. All applicants should include a cover letter, current résumé and three professional references (including your most recent direct supervisor).

The Awty International School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ethnic or religious beliefs, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship, and athletic and other school-administered programs or in its employment practices. We actively seek diversity among faculty and administration as well as among students.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Houston, Texas
Industry	Education
Company Size	100 to 499 employees
Website	https://www.awty.org

About Company

The Awty International School is Houston’s premier international school, offering students a rigorous path to graduating with the:

We are the ONLY school in:

Houston accredited by the French Ministry of Education
Houston offering both tracks to the IB and FB diplomas
Texas requiring all seniors to take the final exams in one of these two programs

This academic rigor is combined with a kind and friendly campus atmosphere, celebrating all cultural, national, and linguistic diversity.

Skills

Administrative Skillsunmatched
Airline Reservationunmatched
Background Investigationunmatched
Business Supportunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Community Supportunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Diversityunmatched
Educational Administrationunmatched
English Languageunmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
Faculty Administrationunmatched
French Languageunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Lift/Move 30 Poundsunmatched
Mail Processingunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Multilingualunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Needs Assessmentunmatched
Office Equipmentunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Physical Demandsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Printingunmatched
Spanish Languageunmatched
Telephone Skillsunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
Travel Planningunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched

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