School Receptionist

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Receptionist | Universal American School | Dubai

About the role:
To handle front office reception and administration duties, including greeting
guests answering phones, handling company inquiries, sales calls and sorting
and distributing mail.

Key Responsibilities 
Undertake complete responsibility of the switchboard; answering all calls,
e-mails and inquiries from students, parents and staff; take messages and
convey information to concerned parties
 Greet and welcome the public with enthusiasm and assist all visitors with
information
 Establish good familiarity with daily school events and general school
related information 
Co-ordinate school based events such as parent meetings and student events
delivering excellent customer service
 Undertake outbound sales calls in response to the UAS marketing campaigns or
as directed by the UAS Registrar
 Organize and schedule school tours and boardroom/meeting room bookings for
school staff, and communicate details to relevant parties
 Maintain, sort and distribute mail for the school and assist personnel with
the mailing and distribution of various documents and communication
 Ensure that the reception and surrounding areas are kept organized, clean
and tidy.
 Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor

About the person
Education: High School Diploma
Minimum Experience and Knowledge: Previous experience of receptionist duties
preferably in a school environment
Job-specific skills
* PC skills (words/excel) database management
* Friendly and welcoming
* Interpersonal skills and communication
* Customer service
* Organizational skills
* Multitasking
* Prioritizing
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