Receptionist

GEMS SCHOOLS IN UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Dubai is looking for an enthusiastic Front of House Receptionist. You will be the first point of contact, providing outstanding support to staff and visitors. Key responsibilities include delivering quality customer service, responding to inquiries, and carrying out administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will have a diploma, customer service experience, and excellent interpersonal skills. Join us to create a welcoming environment for our community!

Qualifications

• Minimum one-year experience as a receptionist or in a customer service focused role.
• Ability to operate in a diverse environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide information and ensure quality customer service.
• Respond courteously to calls and direct them appropriately.
• Welcome visitors and maintain a positive customer experience.
• Complete administrative tasks as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Proficient secretarial skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and approachable Front of House Receptionist to be the welcoming face of our GEMS school and provide outstanding support to staff, students and the wider community.

Job Purpose

As the first contact person to the school, the receptionist ensures positive customers satisfaction during all interactions with existing and potential parents, visitors, staff and student.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide the full range of information within the category requested (location, curriculum, admission procedure – including the booking of tours, tour information, administration, structure etc) to ensure the delivery of a quality customer service experience to all callers or visitors to the school.
• Respond to telephone calls and enquiries courteously and be able to direct calls to appropriate school personnel as part of the customer service provision for the school.
• Relate courteously with visitors and provide the appropriate welcome to the school to ensure a positive customer service experience.
• Maintain a caller and visitor database to track volumes on a monthly basis and act as a source of marketing for lead generation.
• Complete administration and secretarial tasks as assigned to support the broader Front of House team to achieve their objectives.
• Ensure the GEMS policies, procedures and codes of conduct are followed at all times.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.

Expected Qualifications

• Diploma. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Expected Experience

• A minimum one-year experience working as a receptionist or in a customer service focused role.
• Interpersonal skills, able to operate in a diverse environment.

Job-Specific Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to multi-task and cope with peaks of demand.
• Proficient secretarial and computer skills.
• Advanced user of Microsoft Office an advantage.
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills.