Receptionist/Admin assistant (UAE national)

Star International School (Branch) - SIQ; Dubai; On-site; AED 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Star International School (Branch) - SIQ in Dubai is seeking a professional receptionist to manage the front desk and ensure a warm, helpful environment for students, parents and staff.

You will greet visitors, handle calls and emails, maintain reception records, and provide essential administrative support to keep daily school operations running smoothly.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least two years’ experience in reception or administrative work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in a receptionist or administrative role.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage front desk operations and ensure a welcoming reception area.
• Greet and assist visitors and staff.
• Handle phone calls, emails, and other communication.
• Maintain records and documents related to front desk activities.
• Provide administrative support as needed.

Skills

Org skills

Communication

Tech proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Office software (MS Office)

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Manage front desk operations and ensure a welcoming reception area.
• Greet and assist visitors and staff.
• Handle phone calls, emails, and other communication.
• Maintain records and documents related to front desk activities.
• Provide administrative support as needed.

Skills:

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in office software and tools.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in a receptionist or administrative role.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

ISP Principles:

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately. Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others. Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community. Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools. Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

Safeguarding Principles:

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging:

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics.