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K-State Research & Extension ? Sedgwick County Front Desk Receptionist in Wichita, Kansas

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13211072

Position open until filled. Applications received by March 28, 2025 will receive primary consideration.

Application materials:To be considered for this position, a cover letter, resume, and three references that include phone number and relationship to the applicant. Please send full packet to Jennifer Brantley,brantley@ksu.edu.

Employer and Supervisor:The Front Desk Receptionist reports to the Director. The Sedgwick County Extension Executive Board provides compensation. National holidays are paid, and benefits are provided.

Location:Sedgwick County Extension Education Center, 7001 W. 21^st^St. N., Wichita, KS

Position type:Full-time, 40 hours a week. This position could be split into two part-time positions (morning and afternoon shifts, 20 hours per week) for the right candidates. Please specify preferred hours in cover letter.

General responsibilities:Serves as front desk professional, answer phone calls, and greets customers for a busy Extension office.

Pay rate:Starting at \$17.00, or higher depending on skills and experience.

Detailed responsibilities:

  • Greet and assist/direct the public.
  • Answer phone & direct calls.
  • Be familiar with current Extension programming to assist the public.
  • Assist people in locating publications requested.
  • Be familiar with staff schedules to respond to phone calls & office visits.
  • Keep the reception area neat.
  • Order publications from K-State as budget dollars allow.
  • Order manuals and radon kits from K-State as needed.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
  • Check out/in rental keys and ensure that renters have picked up/returned them.
  • Check out/in soil & hay probes and ensure they are returned in good condition.
  • Balance cash drawer and maintain sales on iPad as needed.
  • Provide the public with instructions on collecting soil and water samples properly.
  • Assist the public with filling out forms for soil/water tests and collecting payments and send to the appropriate campus department.
  • Assist with appointment walk-ins during the Medicare open enrollment period.
  • Oversee postage and mailing processes.
  • Assist the public with general questions and refer them to the appropriate office/organization.
  • Other duties as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Prefer to have previous experience working in an office setting managing multiple priorities.
  • Must be able to take initiative, solve problems, and improve program efficiency.
  • Must be detail-oriented and highly organized.
  • Must have excellent customer service and time management skills.
  • Ability to manage workload with minimal supervision.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat is required.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

{=html} <!-- --> - Knowledge and proficiency in English, spelling, grammar, and basic math. - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse populations. - Ability to understand and follow step-by-step verbal and written instructions. - Ability to open and close office daily (8:00 A.M. 5:00 P.M.). - High school diploma required.

This work is primarily sedentary and will be performed at a desk or in the office environment. The work may require some repetitive movement of the arms and hands.

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