Job Description:

THE OPPORTUNITY

Objective: 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 – 5pm

Onsite 5 days per week.

Reports to: Fulfillment / Facilities Supervisor

RESPONSIBILITIES

Answers 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 information

Greet persons entering organization

Monitor visitor access and maintain security awareness

Manage queries from the public and customers

Monitor logbook, issue visitor badges

Additional Administrative / Mailroom tasks as needed

Overtime may be required

WHO WE ARE

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 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.

Qualifications

HOW YOU CAN FIT (Qualifications)

Required Skills:

Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures

Knowledge of customer service principles and practices

Computer skills – Microsoft Office some Excel would be helpful but not required

Strong communication skills both written and verbal

Ability to Work Independently

Ability to organize, multitask, prioritize in a fast-paced environment

Must be able to lift 50 lbs for Mailroom Duties

Time Type:

Full time

Job Type:

Regular

Job Family Group:

Administration

Location Region/State:

Illinois

EEO 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.

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