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Receptionist

Employer
Excelsior University
Location
Albany, NY
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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

The Receptionist is an integral part of our team, providing compassionate, empathic and excellent service to students, staff and the public, disseminating large bodies of information appropriately over the phone and in-person. Receptionists also handle a variety of administrative tasks, answering incoming calls, including data entry, and administering ID badges to employees and vendors. This position requires strong interpersonal and communication skills and adaptability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities includes the following: Other duties may be assigned.

Engage professionally with internal and external customers and staff Serves as the first point of contact for incoming calls, responding to and routing as needed, from students, faculty, vendors, and the public. Typical types of calls are related to student accounting, course registration, advising, student records, and other topics. Greet visitors, ascertain nature of business, and direct visitors to the appropriate unit and/or personnel Manage ID system (S2), including obtaining employee photos, printing badges, and assigning temporary staff/vendor badges Complete administrative tasks as assigned. Examples include data entry, scheduling meetings, and administering employee ID badgesQualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum High School Degree or equivalent required Minimum of 2 years reception desk experience Strong interpersonal communication skills, adaptability, and organizational skills to provide quality service to internal and external customers High degree of accuracy and attention to detail Accurately retain knowledge and efficiently relate large bodies of factual information Accurately and efficiently enter demographic information into student database Willingness to work independently and as a team member in fast paced, high volume environment Proficient use of microcomputer based and other applications including student database (SIS), ID badge system (S2), Salesforce, phone system, and email Assist in training of new receptionist staff members Participate in professional development Openness to learn and use effectively use new technological systems Ability to adhere to a strict hybrid schedule: on site Monday-Thursday and remote Friday. Ability to work flexible hours as needed Ability to write and effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situationsThe hiring salary range for this position is $37,000.00 - $39,000.00. The hiring salary range above represents the University's good faith estimate at the time of posting.

Application Information

Applicants must reside in the United States and be authorized to work in the U.S.

If you experience any issues with the online submission process, please email recruitment@excelsior.edu.

Excelsior University offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package that includes paid time off, retirement, and excellent health insurance. Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, resume, and the names of three professional references. Please submit requested information by clicking the Apply Now button on this page.

Excelsior University is an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic.

AA/EOE/ADA

Excelsior University is an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic.

Organization

Founded as Regents College in 1971 and chartered as a private, nonprofit institution in 1998, the College was renamed Excelsior College in 2001. Excelsior means “ever upward” in Latin, and it reflects the aspirations of our students and graduates.

Excelsior College is an accredited, recognized leader in removing obstacles to the educational goals of the adult learner. We provide efficient and affordable access to higher education through multiple avenues to degree completion.

An Adult Learner Focus

Excelsior College revolutionized adult higher education by recognizing learning wherever and whenever it occurs.

A leader in online and distance learning, Excelsior College awards degrees at the associate and bachelor’s levels in liberal arts, nursing, business, technology, and health sciences, and at the master's level in liberal studies, nursing, and business. Certificate programs are also offered by the Schools of Business & Technology, Health Sciences, Liberal Arts, and Nursing.

Customized Flexibility Makes the Difference

Students have educational paths that are as unique and diverse as they are. Detours and rest stops are a fact of life. Our committed, national faculty members, and caring, professional staff help working adults overcome barriers to achieving personal, professional, and academic success.

As a proven leader in the assessment and validation of student knowledge through the application of a rigorous yet flexible and individualized approach, we work with each student to discover how best to avoid back-tracking on their road to success.

Our Mission

Excelsior College provides educational opportunity to adult learners with an emphasis on those historically underrepresented in higher education. The College meets students where they are - academically and geographically, offering quality instruction and the assessment of learning.

A Pioneer in Distance Learning


We offer busy students around the world the advantage of both earning credit at a distance and applying previously-earned college-level credit toward degree or certificate programs.

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