An education boarding institution located in Limuru is looking to fill several vacancies for:
School Receptionist
Reporting to: School Principal
Purpose: To manage the overall institution’s front office and Marketing of the school.
Duties and Responsibilities:
School Receptionist
Reporting to: School Principal
Purpose: To manage the overall institution’s front office and Marketing of the school.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Receive and direct telephone calls and relay conversation and pertinent messages to others while maintaining accuracy, clarity and confidentiality.
- Perform general clerical duties to include but not limited to: typing, emailing, reviewing and editing of documents, filing and record keeping.
- Perform primary contact and establish rapport with clients, visitors and people going in and out of the institution on a daily basis.
- Respond to queries made by the clients pertaining to the services provided by the institution.
- Maintain records and keep track of the institution’s supplies and the purchases made.
- Ensure the proper filing of pertinent documents.
- Plan, coordinate and organize meetings within the institution.
- Function as the receiver of official documents and important mail addressed to the institution
Skills and Requirements
- Must have excellent command of English spoken and competent in grammar
- Must be able to prioritize tasks.
- Must be very pleasant with a warm personality
- Must have Excellent people management skills
- Must be enthusiastic, vibrant and energetic.
- The candidate should have a typing speed of at least 50 words per minute.
- Must have knowledge of office record keeping practices and methods.
- Can perform with minimal supervision.
Education and Qualifications
- Diploma in Office Management/Business Administration
- Two years minimum working experience in a similar role preferably in a learning institution
- Proficient in MS Office (Must)
- Formal secretarial training will be an added advantage
Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.
Female applicants encouraged to apply