Upper School Front Desk Receptionist

Description

Why St. Michael’s Prep?

Located in the hills of southwest Austin, Texas, St. Michael’s Catholic Preparatory School is an outstanding co-educational Independent Catholic school serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade in Austin, Texas. The Lower School comprises PreK 3-4th grades, the Middle School houses grades 5-8, and the Upper School contains grades 9-12. We are distinguished by our Catholic tradition, a welcoming and diverse community, excellent academic programs, and a variety of extracurricular activities. Additionally, we are a technology-rich school. Thus, teachers and staff are expected to demonstrate meaningful skill with technology and an enthusiasm for technological growth in order to create authentic learning experiences for their students.  We are one community with three divisions, united in our commitment to put students first as we educate them in mind, body, and spirit.

Our values: Integrity, Courage, & Excellence

Our mission: St. Michael’s Prep cultivates a transformative, Independent school experience rooted in Catholic spirituality where we seek excellence in every pursuit and form virtuous leaders who positively impact the world.

We are anchored by the Catholic Social Teachings (CST) and promote inclusion by advocating for a society based on love and justice, where all people have inherent dignity. We are passionate about cultivating a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment, celebrating and supporting differences.

We employ and optimize practices that promote growth of critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity.

Summary of Position:

The Upper School Receptionist advances the school's mission by serving as the first point of contact for our students and families. The Receptionist must create a warm, friendly, professional, and secure environment for students, parents, staff, and visitors. This position is hired and evaluated by the Head of Upper School. This is a non-exempt, hourly position beginning in late summer of 2026.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receive and direct incoming calls, take reliable messages, and route to appropriate staff.
• Warmly greet and direct each campus visitor and incoming student.
• Love our students the way we do.
• Assist students checking in out of school.
• Work with the Attendance Secretary to update attendance records in real time as students check in and out of school.
• Maintain secure campus access by monitoring surveillance feeds and regulating entry through pedestrian and vehicle gates.
• Maintain visitor log and issue visitor passes using Raptor.
• Maintain computerized files using a personal computer, including attendance, reports, employee roster, visitor sign-in sheets and mailing lists.
• Provide clerical assistance as needed.
• Work with Security staff and Administration to follow all appropriate procedures for emergencies
• Demonstrates regular and prompt attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED. Associate's Degree or higher is preferred.
• Experience in clerical work in an office setting is required. Prior administrative experience in a school or non-profit setting is preferred.
• Highly organized and strong interpersonal communicator
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects and use a personal computer with position-appropriate software.
• Ability to maintain control under stress and work with frequent interruptions
• Ability to sit and stand for long periods

Application Requirements:

Qualified candidates should complete an online application for employment and attach a cover letter and résumé. Contact hsloan@smcprep.org with any questions.

St. Michael’s Catholic Preparatory School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers equal employment opportunity to all applicants for employment and all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, application for military service, or any other status protected by applicable law