Receptionist & Administrative Assistant

University of Strathclyde; Manama; On-site; BHD 2,800 - 5,600; Full time

Job summary

University of Strathclyde Bahrain is seeking a Receptionist & Administrative Assistant to join our team in Manama. You will be the first point of contact for students, staff and visitors, delivering a welcoming and professional reception service.

You will also provide administrative support across the Bahrain campus and assist with coordinating campus activities. The role requires excellent communication skills in English and Arabic, IT literacy, and familiarity with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Arabic.
• IT literate with experience of Microsoft Office packages.
• Strong teamwork skills with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience in university student administration is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide welcoming and professional reception service for students, staff and visitors.
• Provide administrative support across the Bahrain campus and assist with campus activities coordination.
• Maintain accurate records and manage basic office operations using Microsoft Office.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support teaching, learning and administration in a university setting.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Bilingual English/Arabic

Teamwork

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

University of Strathclyde, Bahrain (Work location: Manama, Bahrain)

Who we are

Great minds. Innovative solutions.

Be part of a vibrant community that celebrates over 200 years of academic excellence, world-class research, and impactful innovation. Located in the dynamic Bahrain Bay, the University of Strathclyde, Bahrain, offers the same high standards of academic excellence and pioneering research that our Glasgow, UK campus is renowned for.

We currently provide eight undergraduate programs in Engineering, Science, and Business, with future phases set to expand our offerings in research and innovation. As a leading international technological university, our mission, inspired by our founding principle as ‘a place of useful learning,’ is to make a positive difference in the lives of our students, society, and the world.

Since 1995, we have been delivering MBA teaching at our international centre in Bahrain. Now, in partnership with S Eleven Educational, we are proud to expand our activities to create an Innovation, Research, and Education Hub.

The opportunity

The University of Strathclyde Bahrain is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Receptionist & Administrative Assistant to join our team.

We would love to hear from you if you have excellent verbal and written communication skills (English as well as Arabic), possess good teamwork skills and are able to work with accuracy and attention to detail. To be considered for this role, you will be IT literate with experience of Microsoft packages and a broad knowledge of learning and teaching procedures within a university. Previous experience of student administration in the Higher or Further Education Sectors would be advantageous.

As Receptionist & Administrative Assistant, you will provide a welcoming and professional reception service as the first point of contact for students, staff, visitors and external stakeholders. The role provides administrative support across the Bahrain campus and assists with the coordination of campus activities.

The University of Strathclyde, Bahrain is a socially progressive institution that strives to ensure equality of opportunity and celebrates the diversity of its student and staff community. Strathclyde is people-oriented and collaborative, offering a supportive working culture with a deep commitment to equality and diversity. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities.

Note: This vacancy is open only to applicants who are currently based in Bahrain.