Front Desk Receptionist

Job Description : THE OPPORTUNITYObjective : Provide 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.Primary Hours : Mon Fri 9am 5pmOnsite 5 days per week.

Reports to : Fulfillment / Facilities SupervisorRESPONSIBILITIESAnswers a high volume of incoming calls and directs the callers to the appropriate associates.

Forwards messages for various personnel.Provides callers with information such as assigned ISR for the territory and product, company address, directions to the company location, company fax numbers, email, company website and other related informationGreet persons entering organizationMonitor visitor access and maintain security awarenessManage queries from the public and customersMonitor logbook, issue visitor badgesAdditional Administrative / Mailroom tasks as neededOvertime may be requiredWHO WE AREScholastic Corporation (NASDAQ : SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, a leading provider of core literacy curriculum and professional services, and a producer of educational and entertaining children's media.

The Company creates quality books and ebooks, print and technology-based learning programs for pre-K to grade 12, classroom magazines and other products and services that support children's learning both in school and at home.

With operations in 14 international offices and exports to 165 countries, Scholastic makes quality, affordable books available to all children around the world through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom collections, school and public libraries, retail and online.

True to its mission of 100+ years to encourage the personal and intellectual growth of all children beginning with literacy, the Company has earned a reputation as a trusted partner to educators and families.

Learn more at www.scholastic.com .Thank you for your consideration in choosing Scholastic.QualificationsHOW YOU CAN FIT (Qualifications)Required Skills : Knowledge of administrative and clerical proceduresKnowledge of customer service principles and practicesComputer skills Microsoft Office some Excel would be helpful but not requiredStrong communication skills both written and verbalAbility to Work IndependentlyAbility to organize, multitask, prioritize in a fast-paced environmentMust be able to lift 50 lbs for Mailroom DutiesTime Type : Full timeJob Type : RegularJob Family Group : AdministrationLocation Region / State : IllinoisEEO Statement : Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our policy is clear : there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam veteran.

Those factors shall not influence the determination of qualifications for a job or other opportunity within the company.

Further, all personnel actions (such as compensation, tuition aid, benefits, transfers, promotions, and dismissals, company-sponsored training, social and recreational programs) shall be administered without discrimination.

EEO is the Law Poster ()EEO Scholastic Policy StatementPay Transparency Provision ()Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ : SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, a leading provider of core literacy curriculum and professional services, and a producer of educational and entertaining children's media.

The Company creates quality books and ebooks, print and technology-based learning programs for pre-K to grade 12, classroom magazines and other products and services that support children's learning both in school and at home.

With operations in 14 international offices and exports to 165 countries, Scholastic makes quality, affordable books available to all children around the world through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom collections, school and public libraries, retail and online.

True to its mission of 97 years to encourage the personal and intellectual growth of all children beginning with literacy, the Company has earned a reputation as a trusted partner to educators and families.

Learn more at : www.scholastic.comWe're always looking for talented people to join Scholastic in instilling a love of reading and lifelong learning in children.

At Scholastic, our benefit plans have been designed to be in line with market conditions and employee needs. Our plans provide flexibility and allow individuals a broad range of choices that can be tailored to meet each employee's needs.

Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.