Receptionist (English & Arabic speaker)
Receptionist (English & Arabic speaker)
Job Description
Job purpose:As the first contact person to the school, the receptionist ensures positive customers satisfaction during all interactions with existing and potential parents, visitors, staff and students.
Key accountabilities:
Provide the full range of information within the category requested (location, curriculum, admission procedure – including the booking of tours, tour information, administration, structure etc..) to ensure the delivery of a quality customer service experience to all callers or visitors to the school.
Respond to telephone calls and enquiries courteously and be able to direct calls to appropriate school personnel as part of the customer service provision for the school.Relate courteously with visitors and provide the appropriate welcome to the school to ensure a positive customer service experience.
Provide the full range of information within the category requested (location, curriculum, admission procedure – including the booking of tours, tour information, administration, structure etc..) to ensure the delivery of a quality customer service experience to all callers or visitors to the school.
Relate courteously with visitors and provide the appropriate welcome to the school to ensure a positive customer service experience.Maintain a caller and visitor database to track volumes on a monthly basis and act as a source of marketing for lead generation.
Complete administration and secretarial tasks as assigned to support the broader Front of House team to achieve their objectives.
Ensure the GEMS policies, procedures and codes of conduct are followed at all times.
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
Communications and working relationships:
Internal : School staff, students and GEMS Corporate Office Staff
External : Parents/Customers, prospective parents, visitors to the school
Skills
Arabic & English speaker is a must.A minimum one-year experience working as a receptionist or in a customer service focused role.
Effective communicator (written and spoken) in English and Arabic.
Interpersonal skills, able to operate in a diverse environment Job-SpecificKnowledge & Skills: Ability to multi-task and cope with peaks of demand
Proficient secretarial and computer skills
GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.
Job Location Abu Dhabi, UAE Company Industry Education Job Role Administration Career Level Entry Level - Less than 2 years experience Years of Experience Min: 2 Residence Location United Arab Emirates
GEMS AMERICAN ACADEMY - ABU DHABI
Education Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates GEMS American Academy is a diverse international K-12 American/IB School offering both the Primary Years Program and Diploma Program with 1,969 students, comprised of 80 nationalities speaking 40 languages and a faculty of 171.Established in 2007 and accredited by CIS, NEASC and IB, GAA is the flagship American curriculum school for GEMS in Abu Dhabi and sister ... school to Dubai American Academy. GAA offers an academically rigorous and relevant program of studies specifically designed as a student-centered, inclusive and adaptive approach to learning.
At GAA, learning is a journey of exploration and growth, where exceptional teachers and world-class facilities support the fullest development of every child’s potential. Our American style approach to learning includes a wide range of academic subjects and a holistic focus, which includes the arts, music, drama, physical education, extra-curricular activities, clubs, and sports.
More than simply a larger selection of course offerings and activities, our approach to curriculum and instruction cultivates critical thinking skills and celebrates each child’s creativity and imagination. Our rich program allows young people to pursue individual interests and gain the confidence and conviction to make their unique contributions to the community.