Temporary Receptionist - Schools - Cochrane High School

As a rapidly growing school division in Alberta, Rocky View Schools (RVS) supports the educational needs of more than 28,600 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 in 53 schools to ensure they learn, belong and succeed.

RVS is situated on the traditional territories of the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta including the Siksikaitsitapi (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, Amskapi Pikuni), the Tsuutina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations (Bearspaw, Chiniki, Goodstoney), and the Rocky View Métis District.

Our team is committed to creating positive, safe and inclusive environments for students to learn and for staff to work together. RVS encourages applications from individuals who can help shape and embody our core values of Leadership, People, Community and Innovation, and support our vision that RVS is a world-class learning organization where all students achieve their absolute best.

RVS invites applications for a temporary, full-time Receptionist (35 hours/week) position starting immediately until June 27, 2025 at Cochrane High School. Cochrane High School is located in the Town of Cochrane, and serves French Immersion and English students from grades 9-12. For more information regarding this school, please visit their website at .

The Receptionist - Schools performs a variety of clerical and support functions to support school staff, students, parents, and community members across Rocky View Schools (RVS) as the frontline person for their school. Reporting to the Principal, the Receptionist - Schools provides excellent service to callers and visitors, supports the maintenance of accurate student records, and provides administrative support as assigned.

Responsibilities Include

• Provides excellent service to school staff, students and the public, including answering and
  
  directing phone calls in a courteous and professional manner
• Greets substitute teachers and substitute support staff and provides necessary resources
• Prepares, distributes, collects, and categorizes various school forms
• Accepts, distributes and expedites mail, couriered, and delivered items
• Collaborates with team members to identify efficient work flow in the school office
• Completes a variety of clerical duties in a fast-paced work environment by assigned
  
  deadlines
• Supervises students in the infirmary
• Supports the professionalism and confidentiality of the school office
• Supports the administration of the community rental of the school/facility as required
• Supports student attendance as required
• Responds to and redirects emails from the school generic email as required
• Organizes and facilitates school announcements as required

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Administrative Professional Diploma or Certificate is considered an asset
• Previous experience within a school division and/or with Student Information Records
  
  Systems is considered an asset
• An equivalent combination of Education and Experience may be considered

Knowledge/Skills

• Outstanding communication and customer service skills
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Proven ability to establish collaborative working relationships with internal and external
  
  clients
• Demonstrated ability to deal with a variety of complex and sensitive issues professionally
  
  and in a timely manner
• Ability to successfully work in a team environment as well as independently with minimal
  
  supervision
• Ability to think critically and deal with changing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Salary Range for Receptionist: $20.64-$25.10 hourly rate

Rocky View Schools Benefits

• 6% vacation pay
• As this is a temporary position there is no employer paid sick time, pension, or benefits
• Rocky View School employees who are ineligible for employer paid benefits may access the supplemental benefits package at their own cost
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Free Parking

Pre-employment Requirements

• The successful candidate must submit a current Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check within 30 days of the start of your employment
• Proof of qualifications/education as required by the Learning Assistant Position
  
  

Open to: Internal and External applicants

How to Apply

We request all applications be placed through .

Applications must include your cover letter, resume and contact information of three professional references.

Quote Job Code: #3895233

Closing Date: On or before March 4, 2025 by 4:30 pm MST.