Receptionist Administrative Assistant

Mackin Educational Resources based in Burnsville MN is a leading provider of educational materials for PK-12 institutions offering an extensive selection of over 5 million items including print books eBooks and digital media. Renowned for our commitment to diversity innovation and customized support Mackin stands out for delivering exceptional customer service and cutting-edge educational solutions that empower educators and inspire students.

We are seeking a professional organized and personable Receptionist to join our team. At Mackin we value having a live person answer the phone to warmly greet customers understand their needs and connect them with the appropriate support team.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as first point of contact for all inbound calls using our digital phone system to answer screen forward and/or park calls providing general information and taking messages
• Schedule appointments reserve conference rooms and maintain and update calendars
• Coordinate and distribute incoming emails faxes mail post outgoing mail daily and schedule express mail services
• Maintain office supplies recording stock and ordering as needed
• Perform administrative tasks for Human Resources and a variety of other departments throughout the company using internal software and Microsoft Office programs
• Print promotional materials as requested file documents and handle employee information

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong interpersonal abilities
• Expert proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel internet and email platforms
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Proven ability to successfully perform daily administrative tasks and special projects independently as well as part of a team

Education & Experience:

• Highschool Diploma or GED; post-secondary education helpful
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Previous phone answering experience in an office setting is preferred
• Previous experience in an office setting is preferred

Hours:

• 9:00 AM 5:00 PM Monday Friday
• Fulltime Onsite from our Burnsville MN office

Wages:

• $20.00 per hour

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Health insurance plan options
• Tax Advantaged Accounts (HSA & FSA options)
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance options
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (LTD) and Short-Term Disability Insurance (STD)
• Paid Holidays including New Years Day Memorial Day 4th of July Labor Day Thanksgiving Day The Day After Thanksgiving Christmas Eve Christmas Day and one floating holiday.

Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by employment status and scheduled hours.