School Receptionist

Posted 3 Days Ago
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48202, Detroit, MI, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Kids + Family • Other • Social Impact
The Role
Greet and assist parents, students, staff, and visitors; manage front-desk operations, calls, and supplies; support enrollment by guiding families through registration, entering and maintaining student records in PowerSchool, scheduling tours and events, and helping maintain compliance and daily school operations.
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Position Summary

The Receptionist serves as the first point of contact for parents, staff, students, and visitors,
providing a warm, welcoming, and professional environment. This role delivers front-desk
administrative support, ensures smooth daily operations, and plays a critical part in supporting the
School Operations Manager (SOM) with all enrollment efforts and activities. The Receptionist
helps manage enrollment documentation, assists families through the registration process, and
ensures accurate student data entry, contributing to the school’s enrollment goals and operational
success.


Desired Competencies

● Friendly, warm, and outgoing personality
● Strong relationship-building skills
● Responsive to direction and feedback
● Takes initiative and demonstrates reliability
● Highly organized and detail-oriented

● Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on tasks
● Works effectively as a member of a team
● Protects confidentiality of student, staff, and school information at all times
● Strong time management and organization skills
● Excellent written and oral communication abilities


Duties and Responsibilities

The primary duties and areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to:
Front Desk & Administrative Support
● Greet and assist parents, students, staff, and visitors; provide accurate information as
directed by the School Principal or SOM
● Respond to parent, student, staff, and visitor inquiries and assist with problem-solving as
appropriate
● Maintain confidentiality in all matters concerning parents, students, staff, and visitors
● Communicate relevant updates and information to the SOM, School Principal, or other
appropriate staff in a timely manner
● Manage front desk coverage, handle incoming calls, monitor and order supplies, and
manage mail and deliveries for the school
● Support attendance processes by ensuring accurate and timely student attendance data
entry

Enrollment Support

● Partner with the SOM to execute all enrollment-related activities, including:
○ Assisting families with the application, registration, and recommitment processes
○ Providing step-by-step guidance to families in completing required enrollment
documentation
○ Accurately entering and updating student information in PowerSchool and other
systems
○ Scheduling and assisting with school tours, open houses, and enrollment events
○ Preparing enrollment packets, registration materials, and follow-up communications
to families

○ Tracking and following up with families to ensure completion of required documents
and forms

● Help maintain accurate enrollment records for compliance and reporting purposes


Operational Support

● Assist in maintaining school and district compliance records (both physical and digital)
● Support the development and upkeep of school schedules, calendars, and rosters
● Serve as an active member of the School Operations Team to ensure smooth daily
operations

Qualifications

Education/Experience

● High school diploma or equivalent required
● Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; ability to work on Mac or PC platforms (as applicable
to location)
● Experience in database management preferred, especially with student information
systems (e.g., PowerSchool)
● Prior administrative or customer service experience in a school setting is a plus

Skills Required

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to use Mac or PC platforms
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Maintain confidentiality of student, staff, and school information
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
  • Experience in database management, especially student information systems (e.g., PowerSchool)
  • Prior administrative or customer service experience in a school setting
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The Company

What We Do

University Prep Schools is a tuition-free K-12 public charter school network headquartered in Detroit, Michigan. Established in 2000, it is the city's largest charter network, operating ten schools and serving over 4,500 students. The organization is dedicated to providing high-quality education and preparing scholars for success in college and beyond.

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