PEAK - Receptionist - CECPD - Job Number: 250882
Job Description
This position is being filled through OU's Peak Temporary Staffing Services. The estimated end date will on or around 8/19/25.
Do you like to interact with the public and help them resolve their questions? If so, join us at the Center for Early Childhood Professional Development (CECPD) as our temporary receptionist. CECPD is a department within the College of Continuing Education at the University of Oklahoma. We provide many programs for the Child Care field throughout the State of Oklahoma. We are located at 1801 N Moore Ave, Moore, OK 73160
Initial point of contact for a department or area providing first-line assistance to walk-in visitors and callers. Provides standard office duties, back-up support and data entry.
Duties:
- Serves as primary front desk receptionist.
- Answers multi-line phone and directs callers to appropriate personnel.
- Greets visitors, assists with questions and directions, or directs to appropriate personnel for additional assistance.
- Performs standard office duties, to include but not limited to filing, faxing, typing, copying, scanning, sorting and distributing mail.
- Maintains appointment calendars and keeps track of scheduled events.
- Assists with general office support duties and special projects.
- Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.
Job Requirements
Required:High School Diploma or GED; AND:
12 months office, clerical or receptionist experience.
Departmental Preferences:
- Associate’s degree OR an equivalent combination of education/job-related experience
- Ability to work independently
- Good organizational skills
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to perform highly detailed work
- Ability to interact effectively with the university community, public, and government agencies
- Ability to work effectively with frequent exposure to pressure caused by deadlines and busy periods
Skills:
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook)
- Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
- Ability to build rapport with guests, students, faculty and staff
- General office skills such as multi-line phone, copying, filing, faxing, and distributing mail
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to handle difficult situations in a calm and professional manner
Physical:
Sit for prolonged periods.Communicate effectively and listen.Use of a computer.Engage in repetitive motion.Stoop, bend, reach, and stoop.
Environmental:
Standard Office Environment.
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