Administrative Assistant​/Receptionist - Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine

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The College Receptionist serves as the first point of contact for visitors, callers, and guests entering the Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine main HUB building. This position is responsible for creating a welcoming, professional, and organized reception area while providing general information, routing inquiries appropriately, and supporting college‑wide administrative operations. The role works closely with administrative staff across the College to ensure smooth day‑to‑day public interactions and consistent communication.

• 45% – Essential – Receptionist:
  • Greet all visitors to the College of Veterinary Medicine in a professional, courteous, and welcoming manner.
  • Provide general information about the College and direct visitors to appropriate offices, classrooms, or meeting locations.
  • Maintain visitor tracking log and notify staff of visitor arrivals.
  • Coordinate hand‑off to hosts as needed.
  • Maintain an organized and welcoming front desk and lobby area, including signage and informational materials.
  • Maintain guest parking passes and the required tracking log.
  • Assist with parking validation when warranted.
• 25% – Essential – Telephone & Communication Support:
  • Serve as secondary phone support for the College, assisting callers whose needs were not resolved by the automated call handling system.
  • Appropriately triage, route, or take messages for calls requiring personal assistance.
  • Provide accurate information or connect callers with the correct department or individual.
  • Maintain professionalism and confidentiality in all communications.
• 15% – Essential – Administrative & College Support:
  • Assist administrative staff across the College with overflow work, including phone coverage, document preparation, and basic clerical tasks.
  • Provide coverage support during peak times, staff absences, or special events.
  • Support special projects and short‑term administrative needs as assigned.
  • Operate standard office equipment (computer, phone system, copier).
• 15% – Essential – Events & Public‑Facing
  
  Activities:
  • Assist with day‑of support for college events, meetings, and tours, including greeting guests and providing directions.
  • Help maintain basic hospitality supplies and public‑facing materials for the front desk area.

Education – High School or Equivalent. Related clerical experience may be substituted for a high school diploma.

Work Experience – Customer service and excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with a wide range of internal and external audiences. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Job Knowledge – Comprehensive knowledge of theories and practices and ability to use them in complex, difficult, and/or unprecedented situations.

No Supervisory Duties – Not responsible for supervising employees.

No Budget Responsibilities – No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

• Walk or move about
• Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder)
• Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl)
• Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
• Recognize or inspect visually

5% – Overnight Travel

Standard Hrs: 37.5

Please note:

the intended start date of this position is scheduled for approximately August 1, 2026.

Expected Salary Range ($30,700.00 – $45,000.00)

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