Receptionist/Program Assistant, University City District (UCD)

Posted by on December 02, 2013

Receptionist/Program Assistant, University City District (UCD)
Posted on: November 20, 2013

Job description
The Receptionist/Program Assistant is an integral part of University City District (UCD), a non-profit special services district in West Philadelphia. UCD is a partnership of world-renowned anchor institutions, small businesses and residents that creates opportunity and improves economic vitality and quality of life. We invest in world-class public spaces, address crime and public safety, bring life to commercial corridors, connect low-income residents to careers, and promote job growth and innovation.

The Receptionist/Program Assistant is the frontline customer service contact at UCD, greeting visitors, answering phones, and responding to information requests. In addition, he or she is responsible for providing high-level administrative support for the UCD executive team by conducting research, providing data entry services and support, assisting in the development of documents and presentations, and performing clerical functions.

Various job duties will be built around the skills of the chosen candidate, and responsibilities will be added with continued experience and growth. The position presents an excellent opportunity to become immersed in the work of a growing, progressive organization focused on community change, and to provide valuable support to our efforts. While the foundation of this position will be receptionist and administrative duties, we are an organization that embodies and encourages initiative and creativity. The Receptionist/Program assistant will have an opportunity to make a difference – in the way we present ourselves to the outside world, in our internal program management and in the information we gather to learn from what other like-minded organizations are doing.

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