Receptionist

International Modern Arabic School (KL); Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

International Modern Arabic School (KL) is seeking a friendly Receptionist/Administration Assistant to greet visitors, manage the reception area, and support daily front-office operations.

You will handle registrations, coordinate with parents and teachers, answer calls, respond to inquiries, maintain records, and assist with events and documentation to ensure a smooth, secure, and welcoming school environment. Excellent English and Bahasa Malaysia communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Arabic language proficiency is an added advantage.
• Friendly, approachable, and customer-focused personality.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent time management and attention to detail.
• Professional appearance and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Welcome parents, students, visitors, and external stakeholders in a warm and professional manner.
• Manage the school's reception area to ensure it remains tidy, organised, and presentable.
• Register visitors and ensure compliance with the school's security and visitor management procedures.
• Issue visitor passes and notify staff of visitor arrivals.
• Answer incoming telephone calls professionally and direct calls to the appropriate departments.
• Respond promptly to email and walk-in enquiries.
• Handle enquiries regarding admissions, school programmes, events, and general information.
• Take accurate messages and ensure timely follow-up
• Assist students, parents, and guardians with general enquiries.
• Coordinate communication between parents and teachers where appropriate.
• Support student attendance records and late arrival/early dismissal procedures.
• Assist with student registration and document collection when required.
• Monitor and replenish office stationery and reception supplies.
• Coordinate with vendors for office-related services when assigned.
• Support school events, orientations, parent-teacher meetings, and other school programmes.
• Perform data entry and maintain school databases accurately.

Skills

Communication (English & BM)

Arabic (advantage)

Customer-focused

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Time management

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

• Welcome parents, students, visitors, and external stakeholders in a warm and professional manner.
• Manage the school's reception area to ensure it remains tidy, organised, and presentable.
• Register visitors and ensure compliance with the school's security and visitor management procedures.
• Issue visitor passes and notify staff of visitor arrivals.

2. Communication

• Answer incoming telephone calls professionally and direct calls to the appropriate departments.
• Respond promptly to email and walk-in enquiries.
• Handle enquiries regarding admissions, school programmes, events, and general information.
• Take accurate messages and ensure timely follow-up

3. Students & Parent Services

• Assist students, parents, and guardians with general enquiries.
• Coordinate communication between parents and teachers where appropriate.
• Support student attendance records and late arrival/early dismissal procedures.
• Assist with student registration and document collection when required.

4. Office Administrations

• Monitor and replenish office stationery and reception supplies.
• Coordinate with vendors for office-related services when assigned.
• Support school events, orientations, parent-teacher meetings, and other school programmes.
• Perform data entry and maintain school databases accurately.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Arabic language proficiency is an added advantage.
• Friendly, approachable, and customer-focused personality.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent time management and attention to detail.
• Professional appearance and positive attitude.