Sr. Receptionist/Switchboard Operator - Per Diem
Company: Rutgers University
Location: Piscataway
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is
seeking a per diem Senior Receptionist/Switchboard Operator for the
Acute Psychiatric Services within Rutgers University Behavioral
Health Care. within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. The
primary purpose of the per diem Senior Receptionist/Switchboard
Operator is to serve as main receptionist for the building.
Provides general office clerical support. Among the key duties of
this position are the following: Greets all consumers/visitors in a
prompt and courteous manner. Advises staff of visitors’ and
patients’ arrival and facilitates adherence to schedule of
appointments. Monitors the waiting area to ensure the comfort and
safety of visitors. Provides accurate information such as
directions as well as building facility information to visitors.
Ensures all individuals entering the building display proper
identification. Handles telephone calls in a professional and
helpful manner. Schedules, cancels and confirms appointments.
Performs light typing and clerical tasks for various departments.
Overview Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care ( UBHC ),
established in 1971, offers a full continuum of evidence based
behavioral health and addiction services for children, adolescents,
adults, and seniors throughout New Jersey. UBHC’s 1,060 experienced
behavioral health professionals and support staff are dedicated to
treatment, prevention, and education. UBHC , one of the largest
providers of behavioral health care in the country, has a budget of
$260 million and has 15 sites throughout New Jersey. Services are
readily accessible and include: inpatient, outpatient, partial
hospitalization, screening, crisis stabilization, family/caregiver
support, community outreach and case management, supportive
housing, supported employment, prevention and consultation,
employee assistance programs, and a licensed therapeutic school
from preschool through high school. Specialty services include the
New Jersey suicide prevention helpline and peer help lines for
police, veterans, active military, teachers, mothers of special
needs children and child protective service workers. In FY2016,
UBHC treated 16,199 consumers, had 24,502 admissions, and touched
the lives of 19,441 individual callers through peer support. In
addition, UBHC is the primary mental health training resource for
the New Jersey departments of Human Services, Children and
Families, and Corrections, delivering 16,000 trainings each year.
Preferred Qualifications Bilingual skills (English/Spanish).
Keywords: Rutgers University, Allentown , Sr. Receptionist/Switchboard Operator - Per Diem, Administration, Clerical , Piscataway, Pennsylvania
