Job description

For over 30 years, Gersh Autism has empowered students on the autism spectrum to reach their full potential. Serving individuals aged 5-21 across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, our network of K-12 schools provides personalized education tailored to each student’s unique learning style. We offer comprehensive therapeutic services—speech, physical, occupational therapy, and more—along with vocational training for older students. Our dedicated team collaborates with families to ensure academic, social, and emotional growth, preparing students for success beyond the classroom.

At Gersh Autism, we are committed to helping individuals on the autism spectrum lead fulfilling, independent lives.

We are looking to hire an experienced, professional School Receptionist to support the needs of our Gersh Autism Academy school in Bellevue, WA (our newest location!!!). The School Receptionist is the first contact point for parents, students and staff and must be able to handle a high volume/high traffic environment with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

Greets and directs/escorts all visitors to the appropriate department; Expect heavy traffic during summer months
Answers multi-line telephone and directs all incoming calls to appropriate party promptly and efficiently in a pleasant and professional manner; Expect high call volume
Handles basic clerical tasks such as filing, typing, photocopying, making labels, mailings (sorting, stamping mail accordingly), as well as maintaining the mail machine
Handles basic communications - produces and distributes correspondence memos, letters, faxes, and forms
Required to understand and provide front line support for all Gersh Organization programs and services
Manages company’s general voicemail box; proactively maintains and updates company phone list
Makes deliveries to US Post Office, FedEx and/or UPS if needed.
Creates flyers using MS Publisher and MS Word
Acts as liaison with the facilities department on maintenance requests
Facilitates conference room booking process, assists with scheduling
Provides support for event preparation, including creation of nametags, mailing campaigns, etc.

Qualifications

High School diploma required
BA/BS preferred
Administrative and/or customer facing experience required (prior experience in a school or academic setting is a plus!)
Proficiency in MS Office (Publisher, PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
Proficiency in MS Outlook - Possession of strong calendar management skills
Must be exceedingly organized with a strong attention to detail
Must be able to prioritize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously; follow through on objectives with a sense of immediacy
Professional and friendly demeanor required
Ability to remain flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient while under pressure
Must be a team player
Must possess exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Working Conditions

Location: Bellevue, WA
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Occasional before- and after-school work hours at the discretion of the administrative staff.
Able to handle high volume / high traffic office environment

Benefits For Full Time Employees

Gersh Autism offers a competitive compensation package, including comprehensive health and retirement benefits, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment committed to your personal and professional growth.