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Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

City Schools Of Decatur

Decatur, GA

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POSITION TITLE: Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

DEPARTMENT:   Central Office

REPORTS TO: Chief of Staff

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

WORK SCHEDULE: 225 days 

DATE REVIEWED: 10/2026

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:   Employment shall be at the will of the Board of Education. The annual period of service shall be 225 days.  

PRIMARY FUNCTION:   Provides receptionist services for the Central Office. Performs work of a general office nature and assists as appropriate with the operation of the central office. Works with some confidential data and performs some tasks requiring technical skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Other duties may be assigned.

  • Greets and refers caller and visitors to appropriate individuals and/ or areas
  • Oversees visitor management processes, including initial security screening and sign-in, for all visitors
  • Sorts, screens, and distributes incoming mail and deliveries
  • Communicates, collaborates, and cooperates with colleagues, supervisors, and visitors
  • Serves as a positive public relations advocate for the school system, including the dissemination of information as necessary
  • Handles telephone calls in a polite, informative manner
  • Maintains knowledge of school system's organization and policies, local and state governmental decisions that impact the school system, and a day-to-day awareness of all departments
  • Maintains accurate files and records
  • Participates in training programs to increase skills and proficiency related to the assignment
  • Ensures adherence to good safety procedures
  • Supports all aspects of student registration and residency
  • Verify, enter, upload, and file completed registration documents
  • Adhere to all enrollment, registration, and residency procedures
  • Cooperates and works collaboratively with the enrollment specialist
  • Operates standard office equipment
  • Performs additional clerical duties, as directed
  • Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 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.  Knowledge of the following Microsoft Office Products is required: Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:  A high school diploma or general education degree (GED); two to three years in general office work experience.  Must have experience with typing, filing, office machines, and computers. 

EVALUATION:  Performance of this job shall be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the board's policy on evaluation of classified personnel.