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Senior Receptionist and Switchboard

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional Development
Community involvement

Job Description

The organization hiring for the Senior Receptionist & Switchboard position is a professional and service-oriented company committed to maintaining seamless communication and customer service excellence across its operations within the United States. This establishment values a polished front office environment where every visitor and caller is greeted warmly and assisted efficiently. Known for its dedication to fostering a collaborative workplace culture, the company upholds its Vision, Values, and Mission through every team member, particularly those who serve as the first point of contact such as the Senior Receptionist and Switchboard operator. The company is located on-site in Mississippi, highlighting its commitment to providing solid in-person support and connectivity. This role is critical in facilitating both internal and external communication, acting as a hub for information flow and customer interaction.

The Senior Receptionist & Switchboard role is designed for a candidate who excel in multitasking, holds strong organizational skills, and can manage a variety of administrative and operational duties effectively. The core of the position is to provide exceptional, professional reception service by greeting visitors, distributing identification and access credentials, and ensuring meeting rooms are scheduled appropriately. Moreover, the role demands managing incoming calls from across the United States, ensuring calls are transferred smoothly and professionally to the right contacts within the company. The position also involves supporting PC-related tasks and general administrative functions, demonstrating the versatile nature of the job.

In addition to front desk responsibilities, this role has the unique obligation to maintain updated company phone and speed dial lists and oversee the issuance of company loaner cell phones, underscoring its integral role in internal communication support. The Senior Receptionist is also encouraged to engage actively in company and community service events, promoting a positive workplace environment and teamwork. The company supports this role as a model for embodying company values and building strong professional relationships not only with customers but also across internal teams. Overall, this role appeals to an individual who is customer-focused, detail-oriented, and capable of handling diverse tasks in a dynamic office environment.

Job Requirements

  • Requires high school diploma or equivalent
  • 2+ years of prior switchboard experience
  • MS Office Suite experience
  • excellent customer service skills
  • detail oriented
  • ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • demonstrated organizational and communication skills

Job Qualifications

  • Requires high school diploma or equivalent
  • 2+ years of prior switchboard experience
  • MS Office Suite experience, specifically Word and Excel
  • excellent customer service skills
  • detail oriented
  • ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • demonstrated organizational and communications skills

Job Duties

  • Greets the public
  • distributes name badges to visitors, temporary employees, etc.
  • issues facility access cards to employees
  • schedules meeting rooms for all
  • answers and transfers calls from all over the United States
  • participates enthusiastically in company and community service events
  • performs light administrative duties
  • performs PC support and administrative duties as needed
  • acts as a model for vision, values, and mission
  • builds professional relationships with customers and other teams
  • responsible for the timely updates of company phone and speed dial lists
  • responsible for issuing of the company loaner cell phones
  • assists administration or any other team when needed for various tasks
  • understands other work areas
  • performs other duties as assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)


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