Salary: $37,782.00 - $66,120.00 Annually Location : Wilson County, NC Job Type: Permanent Full-Time Job Number: 25-10826 #######1 Department: Eastern NC School for the Deaf Division: Eastern NC School for the Deaf Opening Date: 09/08/2025 Closing Date: 9/22/2025 5:00 PM Eastern Job Class Title: Administrative Specialist I Position Number: 60039271 Section: Administration Salary Grade: NC08 Description of Work *Please note effective 07/01/2024, this position is subject to the provisions of NC G.S.115C and exempt from the State Personnel Act. For further information about 115c, please refer to Session Law 2023-10 (Download PDF reader). * The Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf (ENCSD) is a state school serving the 54 eastern most counties that provides a specialized learning environment for deaf and hard of hearing students, kindergarten through 12th grade, following a typical school calendar. The ENCSD offers students an academic setting with standards-based instruction, low classroom ratios, career and vocational skills development, current technology, and an overall accessible environment for learning through American Sign Language. A boarding program is available for enrolled students residing outside of Wilson County. The ENCSD seeks to promote both intentional and experiential learning to provide continued advancement in student academic achievement and social/emotional well-being. The Eastern NC School for the Deaf is seeking an experienced Receptionist to join our team. Experience working in a school environment is a plus. The perfect candidate will be friendly, highly motivated, energetic and work well with educators, parents and co-workers. The primary purpose of this position is to provide Administrative Support to the front desk reception area. Responsibilities and duties may include, greeting visitors; Answer, screen and direct incoming phone calls to appropriate department; and accurately record message information as requested by customer. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application. To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:
- Receptionist experience explaining and interpreting information to clients/customers and/or staff.
- Knowledge of office equipment and/or other relevant technology (software, computer, and switchboard systems) to meet organizational needs.
- Experience with communicating in verbal and written form.
Management will give preference to applicants who have worked in a secretarial, administrative assistant or receptionist role in an educational environment. Preference will also be given to application who are proficient communicating using American Sign Language. Helpful but not required: The ability to communicate using American Sign Language. If not already proficient in American Sign Language, the selected candidate will be required to attend American Sign Language classes, free of charge, during work time on the campus of Eastern NC School for the Deaf. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details. High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of related administrative experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Supplemental and Contact Information The ENCSD offers students an academic setting with standards-based instruction, low classroom ratios, career and vocational skills development, current technology, and an overall accessible environment for learning through American Sign Language. A boarding program is available for enrolled students residing outside of Wilson County. The ENCSD seeks to promote both intentional and experiential learning to provide continued advancement in student academic achievement and social/emotional well-being. All applicants must complete and submit a state application for employment by 12:00 am on the closing date or the application will be deemed untimely and will not be processed. This includes paper application submissions. The Eastern NC School for the Deaf selects applicants for employment based on an appropriate licensing, job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or political influence. Degrees must be from an appropriately accredited institution. Pre-employment drug testing and criminal background checks are required for all positions at Eastern NC School for the Deaf. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference for employment with State Government must attach either a Form DD-214. Applicants seeking National Guard preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard. If an applicant is a former NC National Guard Member who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22 along with their State application. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach a degree verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree form a US institution. Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and/or applicants who do not have access to submit an application online, can submit their application via mail or by fax. All paper applications should indicate the position number and job title in the section Jobs Applied For . A NC State paper application: PD107 Mailing address: Eastern NC School for the Deaf Office of Human Resources 1311 US HWY 301 South Wilson, NC 27893 Email contact: Fax #: 252-###-#### NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types. For permanent and time-limited appointments:Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation. 01 To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information related to these questions within the body of your application to support your answer. It is critical in our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. G.S.126-30 speaks to fraudulent disclosures given to meet position qualifications. Have you provided written information to these appropriate areas to include the following: education, work experience, certificates and licenses, and documented competencies as they relate to the position you are applying for?
02 The salary offered will be within the recruitment range posted on job advertisement and based on education, experience, and equity. If selected for this position, would the salary between $37,782 to $39,000 be acceptable to you?
03 Does your work history reflect prior experience working as a receptionist in a school environment?
04 Does your work history reflect prior experience working as a receptionist using switchboard equipment?
05 Can you communicate using American Sign Language?
06 How did you learn about this opportunity?
- OSHR Website
- Professional Association Website
- Professional Association
- Professional Journal
- Social Media
- LinkedIn
- Employment Security Commission
- La Noticia
- Friend/ Colleague
- TV/ Radio
- College/ University Recruitment Fair/ Presentation
- College/ University Website
- Other
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