Receptionist – HigherEdJobs

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Definition of Class

This position
performs a variety of receptionist and clerical duties involved in greeting visitors, answering inquiries, making referrals, taking
messages, providing information, answering telephone and maintaining records.

Please note that this position has the potential to be
either 10 months or 12 months, depending on the needs of the organization and mutual agreement.

Examples of Work
Performed

• Serves as departmental receptionist to greet visitors and provide a variety of information.
• Makes
  referrals to appropriate personnel and makes necessary arrangements to schedule meetings.
• Maintains appointment ledger and contacts
  affected parties regarding changes in schedules.
• Answers telephone, takes messages and responds to inquiries in compliance with
  general directions.
• Processes forms; types and maintains records and files; maintains office supplies.
• Opens and distributes
  mail; prepares letters and literature for distribution.
• Assists in clerical duties indigenous to the department to which
  assigned.
• Performs related or similar duties as required or assigned.

Essential
Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following. Additional essential functions may
be identified and included by the hiring department.

1. Types varied materials such as letters, memoranda and reports.
2. Handles
   incoming and outgoing mail.
3. Places, answers, and directs telephone calls.
4. Distributes outgoing information from assigned
   department.
5. Performs a variety of clerical duties such as maintaining records, typing, processing forms, opening and distributing
   mail, and preparing letters.

Minimum Education/Experience

Education:
Graduation from a standard
four-year high school or equivalent (GED).

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the
Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the
interview.

Salary/Wage Information

To learn more about our pay structure and view our salary ranges,
click here to visit the Compensation page of our Human Resources website.
This link is provided for general pay information. Hourly rate or salary may vary depending on qualifications, experience, and departmental
budget. Note: Unclassified positions (faculty, executives, researchers and coaches) do not have established salary
ranges.

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment
practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding
equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon
race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age,
disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

Background Check Statement

The University of
Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for
employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving
history check.

Facility: English (10000877)

Department: Administrative/Professional and
Clerical