Front Desk Receptionist

This position is responsible for being the first point-of-contact for Facilities visitors. As the Front Desk Receptionist, this person will be expected to answer and direct phone calls, greeting/referring/assisting visitors/students/faculty and staff/others, mail distribution, maintaining conference room schedules, project meeting scheduling, and conduct other administrative support as needed.

The Physical Plant is responsible for providing services relative to buildings and grounds maintenance, utilities, transportation, trash removal, central receiving, recycling, disposition of surplus property and moving and hauling. In addition, the Physical Plant's expanding responsibilities include providing support services for the instruction and research programs to achieve the University's mission, goals and objectives. Maintain, improve and expand all campus buildings, campus image and educational opportunities for all people. More specifically, the functions involve energy conservation, building renovation/repair, occupational safety and health, landscape design, event planning, vehicle and equipment maintenance/repair, motor pool and housekeeping services to 44 academic buildings, 14 residence halls and seven farm buildings. Moreover, the Housekeeping Department provides housekeeping and custodial services to 44 academic buildings, and supervises housekeeping contractor for 14 residence halls.

Demonstrate professionalism when greeting visitors and/or customers upon entry, listening to their needs, and directing them appropriately.

Answering phone calls coming into the main Facilities line and directing them appropriately. Mail distribution. Maintaining files kept at the front desk. Managing and maintaining conference room schedules. Facilitating scheduling for project and operations meetings. Utilizing office technology as needed to provide general office & visitor support.

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more: