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K-State Research and Extension – Sedgwick County hires hard-working people to serve Sedgwick County. K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Front Desk Receptionist

Position open until filled. Applications received by March 28, 2025 will receive primary consideration.

Application materials: To be considered for this position, a cover letter, resume, and three references that include phone number and relationship to the applicant. Please send full packet to Jennifer Brantley, brantley@ksu.edu.

Employer and Supervisor: The Front Desk Receptionist reports to the Director. The Sedgwick County Extension Executive Board provides compensation. National holidays are paid, and benefits are provided.

Location: Sedgwick County Extension Education Center, 7001 W. 21^st St. N., Wichita, KS

Position type: Full-time, 40 hours a week. This position could be split into two part-time positions (morning and afternoon shifts, 20 hours per week) for the right candidates. Please specify preferred hours in cover letter.

General responsibilities: Serves as front desk professional, answer phone calls, and greets customers for a busy Extension office.

Pay rate: Starting at $17.00, or higher depending on skills and experience.

Detailed responsibilities:

Greet and assist/direct the public.
Answer phone & direct calls.
Be familiar with current Extension programming to assist the public.
Assist people in locating publications requested.
Be familiar with staff schedules to respond to phone calls & office visits.
Keep the reception area neat.
Order publications from K-State as budget dollars allow.
Order manuals and radon kits from K-State as needed.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
Check out/in rental keys and ensure that renters have picked up/returned them.
Check out/in soil & hay probes and ensure they are returned in good condition.
Balance cash drawer and maintain sales on iPad as needed.
Provide the public with instructions on collecting soil and water samples properly.
Assist the public with filling out forms for soil/water tests and collecting payments and send to the appropriate campus department.
Assist with appointment walk-ins during the Medicare open enrollment period.
Oversee postage and mailing processes.
Assist the public with general questions and refer them to the appropriate office/organization.
Other duties as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Prefer to have previous experience working in an office setting managing multiple priorities.
Must be able to take initiative, solve problems, and improve program efficiency.
Must be detail-oriented and highly organized.
Must have excellent customer service and time management skills.
Ability to manage workload with minimal supervision.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat is required.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Knowledge and proficiency in English, spelling, grammar, and basic math.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse populations.
Ability to understand and follow step-by-step verbal and written instructions.
Ability to open and close office daily (8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.).
High school diploma required.

This work is primarily sedentary and will be performed at a desk or in the office environment. The work may require some repetitive movement of the arms and hands.

Benefits:

Full-time employees:

Monthly stipend of $450 goes towards medical insurance costs if employee chooses to use Extension insurance option.
Voluntary savings plan.
Vacation and sick leave hours accrue starting with first pay period.
Paid holidays.

Part-time employees:

Voluntary savings plan.
Paid holidays.