Front Desk Assistant

Administrative 

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About the role
We need a friendly and organized Front Desk Assistant to be the welcoming face of our school. You'll be the first person visitors meet and play a key role in keeping our daily operations running smoothly.
Location
Enugu State, Nigeria
Role type
Full-Time
Role Responsibilities:
  • Welcome visitors, parents, students, and staff with a friendly, professional attitude
  • Handle phone calls, direct people to the right departments, and take accurate messages
  • Manage student attendance, including late arrivals and early departures
  • Check in visitors and maintain security procedures for campus safety
  • Help with office tasks like filing, data entry, and preparing documents
  • Coordinate with different school departments to ensure effective communication flow
Role Qualifications:
  • Secondary school certificate or equivalent
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate professionally with everyone
  • Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail when juggling multiple tasks
  • Basic computer proficiency including email, word processing, and simple databases
  • Customer service background with a track record of handling inquiries and resolving issues diplomatically
Nice to have:

Previous experience working in a school or educational setting

Experience with school management software or student information systems

Ability to speak local languages in addition to English

Administrative training or office management certification

About AIS
Alexandria International Schools is a vibrant institution dedicated to nurturing young minds and fostering a lifelong love for learning. Our mission is to nurture creativity, critical thinking, and character development in a dynamic learning environment.

At AIS, we recognize education as the great equalizer and its transformative power of leveling societal disparities. Join our community and help define it.
Learn about life at AIS
Pay in a role depends on relevant work history and performance during the interview. These ranges may be modified in the future.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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