Receptionist

The International School of Choueifat - City of 6 October; Muharraq Governorate; On-site; BHD 4,500 - 6,800; Full time

Job summary

The International School of Choueifat, City of 6 October is seeking a Receptionist to manage front office operations and serve as the primary contact for students, parents, visitors and staff. You will maintain a welcoming environment, handle inquiries, and provide administrative support to ensure smooth daily school operations.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree and are fluent in English, with strong communication, time management, and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• English Proficient; local language is a must.
• Accountability and Taking Ownership.
• Professional behavior and ethical conduct.
• Delivering results.
• Continuous learning and improvement.
• Job knowledge and technical skills.
• Teamwork.
• Communication.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Managing time and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Greeting students, staff, and visitors in a professional manner and providing assistance and direction.
• Maintaining a welcoming, organized reception area and front office.
• Managing parent inquiries by receiving, replying to, and directing calls and correspondence.
• Ensuring clear email and phone communication with staff and external parties and following up promptly.
• Maintaining records of announcements and activity schedules and providing timely responses to parents.
• Assisting with tours, orientations, and school events as requested.
• Assisting with student registration paperwork and guiding new parents through documentation.
• Scheduling appointments for parents and preparing relevant documentation in advance.
• Collaborating with the School Director and Office Manager to ensure smooth reception operations.
• Performing other related tasks as assigned by school management.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Receptionist

Job Number EGYPT00365 Job Type Non-Teaching School / Entity Name The International School of Choueifat, 6 October Department Administration

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Job Purpose

The School Receptionist handles daily front office operations by serving as the primary point of contact for students, parents, visitors, and staff. The role is responsible for maintaining a welcoming environment, handling communication and inquiries, and providing administrative support to ensure smooth and efficient daily operations of the school.

Key Responsibilities

• Greeting students, staff, and visitors, in person and/or over the phone, in a respectful and professional way, and providing proper assistance and direction in a timely manner.
• Fostering a positive, welcoming, and professional environment in the Front Office while maintaining an organized and clean reception area.
• Managing parent inquiries by receiving, responding to, and directing calls and correspondence as appropriate.
• Ensuring clear E-mail and phone communication with relevant staff and external parties, and providing timely follow-up.
• Maintaining accurate records of school announcements and activity schedules including those related to the Student Life Organization and the Physical Education department, while providing timely and precise responses to parents.
• Supporting the Student Life Coordinator and Academic Quality Controller(s) in arranging school tours, new parent or staff orientations, and any other school event if and when requested.
• Assisting with student registration paperwork, procedures, and follow-up, while supporting the Admissions Officer and relevant staff members in guiding new parents through documentation requirements and explaining the school system, policies, rules, and regulations.
• Scheduling appointments for parents with the Academic Quality Controller(s) and preparing all relevant documentation in advance.
• Collaborating closely with the School Director and Office Manager to ensure the smooth and efficient operations of the reception area.
• Performing other related tasks and projects as assigned by the school management.

Ideal Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• English Proficient; local language is a must
• Accountability and Taking Ownership
• Professional Behavior and Ethical Conduct
• Delivering Results
• Continuous Learning and Improvement
• Job Knowledge and Technical Skills
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Flexibility and Adaptability
• Managing Time and Priorities

Employment Requirements

Must meet all employment requirements including, but not limited to, country and local education and certification requirements, reference checks, and criminal background checks.

Additional details about this position will only be provided to short-listed candidates.

SABIS® is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non - discrimination in employment on any basis including age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.