• Job Description

  Req#: 8664
  Position Type:
  Secretarial/Clerical/ Receptionist
  
  
  Date Posted:
  12/30/2025
  
  
  Location:
  Southwest High
  
  
  Closing Date:
  Open Until Filled
  
  
  Ability to maintain composure in difficult situations
  Strong verbal/written communication skills in English
  Considerable knowledge of office practices and procedures, grammar, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation, and proofreading
  Ability to compile and summarize information
  Ability to plan, organize, and schedule variable tasks
  Ability to interact and communicate with staff and public
  Ability to exercise good judgment, take initiative, and work with minimal supervision
  Performs the usual office routines and practices associated with a busy yet productive and smoothly-run office.
  Assists with bookkeeping as directed by Principal.
  Types general letters, memos, and newsletters.
  Assists with welcoming visitors and routing all incoming calls.
  Other duties as assigned by the Principal and staff members.
  Ability to be physically active, which includes, but is not limited to, standing, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, sitting, and walking
  Ability to reach with hands and arms routinely.
  Ability to carry furniture such as tables and chairs, supplies and materials
  Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds routinely and 30 pounds occasionally.
  Must be able to facilitate the evacuation of students during emergency situations and/or drills.
  Must be able to tolerate a noisy, busy work environment with occasional very loud noises.
  Must possess sufficient auditory and visual capabilities to communicate effectively and professionally with staff, students, and parents in a variety of settings.
  POSITION TITLE:	Receptionist (Office Support I)
  REPORTS TO:	Principal
  BEGINNING DATE:	Open Until Filled
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
  • Ability to maintain composure in difficult situations
  • Strong verbal/written communication skills in English
  • Considerable knowledge of office practices and procedures, grammar, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation, and proofreading
  • Ability to compile and summarize information
  • Ability to plan, organize, and schedule variable tasks
  • Ability to interact and communicate with staff and public
  • Ability to exercise good judgment, take initiative, and work with minimal supervision
  
  TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED:
  Computer skills, FAX machine, printers, computer networking system, and photocopier.
  
  EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
  High school diploma and two (2) years of related clerical experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
  
  
  TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 10 months
  
  SALARY: Salary Grade 55
  
  FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
  
  
  PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
  1. Performs the usual office routines and practices associated with a busy yet productive and smoothly-run office.
  2. Assists with bookkeeping as directed by Principal.
  3. Types general letters, memos, and newsletters.
  4. Assists with welcoming visitors and routing all incoming calls.
  5. Other duties as assigned by the Principal and staff members.
  
  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Ability to be physically active, which includes, but is not limited to, standing, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, sitting, and walking
  • Ability to reach with hands and arms routinely.
  • Ability to carry furniture such as tables and chairs, supplies and materials
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds routinely and 30 pounds occasionally.
  • Must be able to facilitate the evacuation of students during emergency situations and/or drills.
  • Must be able to tolerate a noisy, busy work environment with occasional very loud noises.
  • Must possess sufficient auditory and visual capabilities to communicate effectively and professionally with staff, students, and parents in a variety of settings.
  
  
  The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.
  
  
  Onslow County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.
  
  EOE
  
  
  
  

• About the company

  Onslow County Schools is located in the Jacksonville, North Carolina region and provides academic and instruction to more than 25,000 students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade in 37 schools including one pre-kindergarten development center and on...

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