Job Abstract

We are recruiting a Front Desk Receptionist for a well-established academic organization in the Sacramento area. As the first point of contact, the Receptionist will provide professional customer service, manage phone calls, coordinate appointments, and administrative support. This is an onsite contract position and a great opportunity to get your foot in the door with a statewide education company! Full-time (M-F). Pay: $18/hour

The ideal candidate has strong technical skills in Adobe Acrobat and/or Microsoft Office and a people forward personality.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide routine administrative/clerical tasks and actively seek to help others as needed.
• Greet visitors entering office for information or assistance. Display professionalism and confidence to create a positive first impression.
• Manage high volume incoming phone calls, provide information for company inquiries, take messages, and transfer calls as necessary.
• Email, scan, file and prepare documents.
• Data entry as assigned.
• Maintain and organize files, records, and database.
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1 years professional experience in a Receptionist or client/customer service role.
• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office.
• AA or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Professional demeanor and appearance is required.
• Must be self-motivated and able to multi-task.
• Typing 45 wpm.
• Knowledge of secretarial and office administrative procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.