Receptionist - IDPL (Administration)

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instituto del progreso latinoChicago (IL)
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Receptionist - IDPL (Administration Department) PART-TIMEThe Receptionist will be responsible for welcoming clients, students, and staff into the building and ensuring they are directed to the proper department. The Receptionist provides a high-level customer service. Duties also include answering incoming calls, directing calls to appropriate staff, mail distribution, and other additional clerical duties. The Receptionist is the first point of contact for any new client or enrolling students and is responsible for providing information about programming.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesWelcomes clients, student and employees by greeting them.Professionally administer and screen all incoming calls.Assist in maintaining security by following employee/client check-in procedures.Maintains safe and clean reception area by complying with policies and procedures.Respond to general inquiries related to the organization.Perform clerical duties to include but not limited to: photocopying, faxing, mailing and filing, and date stamp all general correspondence.Sign for and notify recipient when UPS/FedEx/Courier mail packages are received.Represent all of Instituto programming and schools, announce visitors, direct clients and walk-ins to appropriate program.Follow all safety protocols.Sort and distribute incoming mail.Review incoming general emails, respond to inquiry or forward to appropriate team member when necessary.Review general voicemails and respond or forward to appropriate Instituto team memberEnsure building closure notices are posted in advance.Support the onboarding and training of new hires, including allowing and supporting job shadowing as needed.Make sure phone directory is up to date.Assist with phone call answering messages as needed (holidays, closings, etc).Other duties as assigned.QualificationsHigh School Diploma or equivalent1 year experience in administrationAbility to maintain a high sense of confidentialityAble to work with a wide variety of peopleTeam player and willing to take on multiple tasks at once and independent worker, requires minimal supervisionExceptional organization and time management skillsExcellent customer service skillsExcellent oral and written communication skills, bilingual English/Spanish preferredAbility to maintain composure under pressureFlexible, dependable and punctualStrong project management skills and attention to detailAdvanced skills with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the InternetBasic understanding of office equipmentThe above is intended to describe the general conditions of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities and requirements.Physical Demands Nature of work requires an ability to operate standard business office equipment. Requires ability to communicate and exchange information, collect, compile and prepare work documents, set-up and maintain work files. Working Conditions Majority of work performed in a general office environment. Position requires availability for extended hours plus non-traditional hours required to perform job duties. Also requires participation and attendance at organization sponsored events and meetings.Benefits403b retirement saving plan (if working more than 20 hours per week).Paid Time OffPaid Sick LeavePaid LeaveInstituto del Progreso Latino is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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