School Receptionist
- Job Number
- EGYPT00184
- Job Type
- Non-Teaching
- School / Entity Name
- The International School of Choueifat, Cairo
- Department
- Administration
About SABIS®
SABIS® is a global education network that has an active presence in 21 countries on five continents and educates students in both the private and public sectors. SABIS® schools implement the proven, proprietary SABIS® Educational System, which has been developed and refined for over 135 years.
All students in the SABIS® Network benefit from a long tradition of excellence in education, a reputation that is rooted in a well-developed philosophy that seeks to provide students with a top-quality education that prepares them to meet the challenges of a changing world.
For more information about the SABIS® Network, visit: www.sabis.net.
Job Purpose
Responsible and accountable for providing professional and efficient clerical and administrative support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Welcoming students and visitors, in person or on the telephone, and ensuring that they are directed correctly
- Developing a positive, welcoming, and caring environment in the Front Office
- Maintaining email and phone communication with assigned members of staff and other personnel
- Handling incoming calls and correspondence for both internal and external sources and responding independently when possible
- Answering or referring inquiries
- Maintaining a professional and welcoming Reception Area
- Keeping record for any announcement and schedules for all school activities (SLO® & P.E. Dept.), sharing them with parents, and being able to answer their queries precisely
- Accompanying new parents on the school tour and informing them of the facilities and features of the SABIS® Educational System
- Assisting the Admission Officer/ Office Manager in providing support to new parents to complete the documentation, explain the system, school policies, rules and regulations, etc
- Arranging with SLO® for the new parent orientation and school tour
- Booking appointments for parents with AQCs and preparing relevant documents and information in advance (including student’s profile, infractions, and exam results)
- Receiving parent enquiries, transferring them to person in charge, and following up with AQCs, SMC, and Office Manager
- Assisting in student registration paperwork, procedures, and follow up
- Performing his/her duties as per SABIS® systems, policies, and procedures
- Working closely with the Director and the Office Manager to ensure the efficient operation of reception
- Performing such other related tasks as assigned by the school management
Ideal Requirements:
- Bachelor degree in a related subject matter and/or equivalent
- English Proficient
- MS Office
- Communication skills
- Ability to work within a team
Employment Requirements:
Must meet all employment requirements including, but not limited to, country and local education and certification requirements, reference checks, and criminal background checks.
Additional details about this position will only be provided to short-listed candidates.
SABIS® is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non – discrimination in employment on any basis including age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.