Receptionist

Tawteen

Employer Active

Posted 10 hrs ago

Experience

1 - 3 Years

Job Location

Muscat - Oman

Education

Diploma

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Not Mentioned

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Greet visitors courteously, assist them in locating their destination, and ensure a professional and welcoming environment.
  • Maintain continuous presence at the reception desk during working hours, except during approved breaks.
  • Answer, screen, and forward telephone calls, taking accurate and clear messages when necessary.
  • Coordinate and schedule appointments in collaboration with relevant staff members.
  • Perform administrative tasks such as photocopying, scanning, preparing documents, and coordinating travel arrangements.
  • Sort, distribute, and manage incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Provide exceptional customer service to students, staff, and external visitors.
  • Support colleagues with administrative duties as required.
  • Maintain an updated directory of staff contact details and office locations.
  • Ensure compliance with all College policies related to safety, security, and professional communication.
  • Coordinate with government visitors and delegations (e.g., MoHERI, Ministry of Labour, and accreditation bodies) by ensuring proper protocol and reception standards.
  • Ensure that the reception area reflects Omani cultural values and hospitality standards.
  • Assist in verifying visitor identification in accordance with institutional security procedures.
  • Support the administrative team in preparing documents required for official audits, inspections, or accreditation visits.
  • Maintain proper logs for visitor entry, courier services, and inter-departmental document movement.
  • Assist students and external stakeholders by providing accurate information on College services, locations, and procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with data privacy and confidentiality standards as per national regulations.
  • Coordinate with facility management to report maintenance issues affecting the reception or lobby areas.
  • Support event registration, visitor flow coordination, and communication during College activities.
  • Perform any additional duties assigned by the line manager or Director.

Desired Candidate Profile

General Education Diploma (GED), Additional training or certification in office administration.

Experience:

  • Minimum of one (1) year of office or clerical experience
  • Experience in an academic or governmental institution in Oman.

Knowledge:

  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; basic English proficiency.
  • Knowledge of administrative protocols in higher education institutions.

Technical/Work-based Skills:

  • Professional appearance; customer service orientation; strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively in a team; good IT skills; integrity and confidentiality; ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
  • Experience with student information systems or reception management tools.

Company Industry

Department / Functional Area

Keywords

  • Receptionist

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