"Receptionist DCOM at LMU-Knoxville"

Receptionist DCOM at LMU-Knoxville

Company:
Lincoln Memorial University

Job Location:
Harrogate, 37752

Category:
Administrative Assistants

Type:
Full-Time

Department: COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

Position Category: Staff Full Time

Job Description

The Receptionist for the DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (DCOM) at Lincoln Memorial University (LMU)-Knoxville is responsible for the operation of the switchboard and the routing of visitors/vendors.

Required Qualifications

High School diploma

Preferred Qualifications

Switchboard experience; and office setting experience

Posting Number: S05091P

Job Open Date: 03/16/2026

Job Close Date: 07/16/2026

Open Until Filled: No

About the Institution

Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or humanresources@lmunet.edu.

AA/EEO Statement

Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.

Background Check Statement

The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual's identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual's criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.

Job Duties

• promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students, and to the community at large
• promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff, and students
• participate on university committees
• Promote and uphold the safeguarding of student, staff, and faculty access data by following established protocols and ensuring the secure handling of identification and access-related information
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills to identify, analyze, and resolve technical or operational issues that arise during daily job functions
• Operate and maintain badge printing technology to ensure accurate and timely production of identification badges for students, staff, and faculty.
• answer calls on the main switchboard for LMU-DCOM building to include supplying general information to callers, screening and routing the calls to the appropriate destination
• greet visitors, vendors, staff and others in a professional and courteous manner
• direct visitors, vendors, and others to appropriate departments and/or personnel
• take and distribute phone messages as appropriate
• monitor loading dock entries
• assist with mailings, distributions and special projects
• assist other administrative staff with overflow work and phone coverage
• schedule appointments as necessary
• operate office machines, including calculator, copy machine and computer
• make signs as needed for meetings
• complete required institutional, program accreditation, and other reports necessary for the advancement of University programs, both on campus and at extended campus sites
• perform other duties as assigned

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