Receptionist

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Located in Huntsville, AL

Salary: 15-17

The receptionist provides general office support with a variety of clerical activities and related tasks. The
receptionist will be responsible for answering incoming calls, directing calls to appropriate associates,
flow of correspondence as well as additional clerical duties.
JOB SPECIFIC TASKS
● Answers telephones and directs the caller to the appropriate associate. Will transfer a caller to
an associate’s voice mailbox when the associate is unavailable.
● Greets and directs visitors.
● Takes and retrieves messages for various personnel.
● Provides callers with information such as company address, directions to the company location,
company fax numbers, company website and other related information.
● Receives, sorts and forwards deliveries left at the front desk.
● May assists with other related clerical duties such as maintaining office supplies, photocopying,
faxing, filing and collating.
EDUCATION AND REQUIRED SKILLS EXPERIENCE
Education and Experience:
● High school diploma or GED equivalent
● Two years' related experience in a position demonstrating the ability to complete assignments,
work with limited supervision, and prioritize tasks according to a work schedule
● At least 1 year prior experience in a similar administrative role, preferred
● Proficient in computer skills
Required Skills:
● Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships
● Ability to work in an independent location
● Ability to prioritize tasks given in the work schedule
● Ability to be detail oriented and produce error free work is a MUST
● Strong verbal communication skills and ability to interact with a wide range of people
● Ability to read and follow instructions
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors/Mental Functions
ADA Requirements – The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described
below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer - All job requirements are subject to possible revision to reflect changes in the position
requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may
exclude individuals who pose a threat or risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties which will be required in
this position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related duties as requested by their
supervisor/manager (within guidelines and compliance with Federal and State Laws). Continued
employment remains on an “at-will” basis.
Physical Demands
● Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sit or stand) for prolonged periods (50%
of the time).
● Constant moving during hosted events.
● Frequently position self (e.g. stoop, crouch, crawl, bend) and pull and push to maintain
computers and audio/visual equipment in the classroom/laboratory.
● Must be able to transport materials required for various experiences. This includes lifting
and moving up to 25 pounds of materials (e.g. small stacks of textbooks or media
equipment) between classrooms/laboratories and to and from parking lots and
buildings.
● Frequent operation of common office equipment (e.g. computers, mobile devices,
calculators, copiers, scanners).
● Frequently move around a classroom or HudsonAlpha campus to monitor guests of
HudsonAlpha.
● Vision abilities - close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust/focus.
Environmental Factors
● Moderate noise level (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, light
traffic).
● Workspace is generally an indoor office setting and in other common areas throughout
HudsonAlpha with controlled temperature conditions.
● Occasional exposure to outdoor environment during portions of the workday including
extreme cold or hot temperatures, or inclement weather conditions.
Mental Functions
● Maintain emotional control under stress.
● Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in the English language.

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