Aldar Education Hiring for Receptionist (UAEN) – Abdulla Bin Otaiba School at أبو ظبي Full Time

JOB DESCRIPTION

Aldar Education are looking to appoint a passionate and dynamic Receptionist to join our thriving team.

As the leading education group in Abu Dhabi, we provide inclusive and innovative learning that inspires and empowers communities. We offer a range of brands for all learners in our community, from nursery through to adult education. We offer the broadest choice of curricula. In the largest number of locations in Abu Dhabi.

Starting with one school and 250 students in 2007, Aldar Education has grown into a highly sought-after education provider, now supporting over 31,000 students and a growing network of almost 5,000 educators, with over 100 nationalities, offering a wide range of curricula and ancillary services such as a Teacher Training Academy.

Working collaboratively, our education network’s purpose is to empower the next generation to shape our future, directly supporting the educational goals of Abu Dhabi’s government. Today, Aldar Education’s efforts are guided by the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 plan, which aims to build a sustainable knowledge-based economy through premium education.

Responsibilities

Main Duties

• Deliver high quality customer service to all visitors and staff, representing the school in a professional manner.
• Greet visitors in a friendly and helpful manner.
• Have a strong knowledge of the key information about the school.
• Offer guidance and assistance to parents through the student registration and admission process during the initial enquiry stage.
• Provide general clerical/administrative support e.g. updating attendance registers, photocopying, filing, faxing, completing standard forms, responding to routine correspondence.
• Undertake word-processing and other IT based tasks e.g. database, excel, Internet research.
• Produce lists/information/data as required e.g. class lists.
• Sort and distribute mail.
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.
• Answer, screen and forward incoming phone calls in a friendly and professional manner ( following our standard telephone etiquette/ protocol).
• Ensure reception area is tidy and presentable, with all necessary stationery and material (e.g. pens, forms and brochures).
• Provide basic and accurate information in-person and via phone/email.
• Assist Admissions team with in-bound and out-bound calls.
• Log admissions enquiries into the MIS – data base.
• Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying and printing.
• Arrange transportation for visitors when require.
• Provide accurate and comprehensive information about the schools, including the curriculum, education level and tuition fees.
• Respond to telephone calls and enquiries courteously and direct calls to appropriate personnel, using the Referral System.
• Assist with tasks assigned as and when required by the management team.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties within the overall function, commensurate with the grading and level of responsibility of the post.

Perform other duties as requested by direct and dotted line reporting managers/ supervisors

Qualifications

• High School Certificate/Diploma or bachelor’s degree Certificate.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a customer focused role in the region. Experience in the education field is preferred.
• Fluent English communication skills, written and oral Arabic speaker is preferable
• Strong interpersonal skills to aid in daily contact with parents in a diverse multi-cultural environment
• Excellent office management skills