Receptionist (Temporary)

Receptionist (Temporary) University of Miami, United States about 4 hours ago

Location:

Cape Coral, FLORIDA

Job Type:

PartTime

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CORE JOB SUMMARY

The Receptionist welcomes visitors (i.e., vendors, customers, patients, staff, students etc.) to the department by greeting them, in person or on the telephone, and answering or referring their inquiries appropriately.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Greets visitors to the department and directs them to their requested destination. 2. Answers incoming calls and places outgoing calls, in a timely and efficient manner, while providing exceptional customer service to further a positive institutional image. 3. Responds to general questions and inquiries, forwards non-routine requests to appropriate staff for handling. 4. Assists with general administrative task, such as sorting departmental mail, faxes, troubleshooting office equipment etc. 5. Maintains department directories and visitation logs. 6. Maintains a tidy and clean reception area. 7. Places orders for department supplies as requested by department leadership. 8. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license

Experience:

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required

Certification and Licensing:

Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Learning Agility:

Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.

Teamwork:

Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.

Technical Proficiency:

Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.

Communication:

Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders. This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job. The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation's premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in South Florida. With more than 20,000 faculty and staff, the University is committed to excellence and guided by a mission to positively impact the lives of students, patients, and communities locally and globally. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully. United by shared values, the University community works together to build an environment defined by purpose, collaboration, and service. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

Job Status:

Part time

Employee Type:

Temporary