Front Office Receptionist (Full-Time, Non-Exempt)

Carlsbad, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $22.00 - $25.00

Benefits

competitive hourly wage

Collaborative team environment

Paid Time Off

Professional development opportunities

supportive work culture

Job Description

Pacific Ridge School is a distinguished independent day school located in Carlsbad, California, committed to fostering academic excellence, ethical responsibility, and global engagement among its students. Established to prepare students for college and purposeful lives, Pacific Ridge School operates within a vibrant community that values innovation, integrity, and inclusivity. The school offers a robust curriculum supported by dedicated faculty and staff, creating an environment where students are encouraged to thrive intellectually, socially, and personally. With a focus on small class sizes, personalized learning experiences, and a diverse range of extracurricular activities, Pacific Ridge School stands out as a leading educational... Show More

Job Requirements

high school diploma or equivalent
minimum of 2 years of experience in front office, administrative, or customer service roles
excellent organizational skills
strong communication skills
proficiency in microsoft office suite and google workspace
ability to maintain confidentiality
friendly and professional attitude
ability to multitask effectively

Job Qualifications

high school diploma or equivalent required
associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
minimum of 2 years of front office, administrative, or customer service experience
school environment experience is a plus
excellent organizational, multitasking, and time management skills
strong verbal and written communication abilities with a high level of professionalism and discretion
proficiency with microsoft office suite, google workspace, and the ability to learn school-specific software such as veracross or magnus
friendly, welcoming demeanor with the ability to maintain a positive attitude in a fast-paced setting

Job Duties

serves as an integral member of the academic operations and support team by managing front office operations, overseeing staff lunch programs, maintaining school-wide attendance records, and supporting registrar office tasks
receives and screens phone calls and visitors, directing inquiries, guests, mail, and paperwork to the appropriate individuals
maintains the front office, reception area, staff kitchen, and staff mailboxes to ensure these spaces remain clean, functional, and welcoming
orders and manages the inventory of office and kitchen supplies, while staying within budget
assists in coordinating the monthly faculty/staff lunch menu with catering vendors
manages transportation logistics for faculty and staff, including scheduling use of school vehicles through the FMX system
provides administrative support to school administrators, including calendar coordination, appointment scheduling, and general daily tasks

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