Receptionist (UAE National)

Aldar Education are currently hiring a Receptionist (UAE National) to support our growing family of owned and operated schools in the UAE. This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi’s leading school group.

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 38,000 students in 31 schools and a growing network of almost 5000 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

Main Duties 
•    Deliver high quality customer service to all visitors and staff, representing the Academy in a professional manner
•    Greet visitors in a friendly and helpful manner
•    Have a strong knowledge of the key information about the Academy
•    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

Minimum Qualifications    
•    High School Certificate/Diploma or Bachelor Degree Certificatw

Minimum Experience   
•    A minimum of 2 years of experience in a customer focused role in the region
•    Experience in the education field is preferred

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills 
•    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