Front office Executive / Receptionist

Job Opening: Front office Executive / Receptionist

Location

The incumbent will be a part of an upcoming, world class, multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary private university in Chennai, Tamil Nadu aimed at fulfilling the need to create unique and contextual institutions of global standing in India.

Most importantly, he/she will have fun working with a fast-paced team on a Vision that can change the way our current Education system works.

Job Responsibilities

• Answer and direct phone calls in a polite and friendly manner
• Welcome visitors in a warm and friendly manner, and answer any questions visitors have
• Maintain reception area and all common areas in a clean and tidy manner at all times
• Operate standard office equipment on a regular basis, including a fax machine, a copy machine, and a computer
• Keep detailed and accurate records of visitor requests and of calls received
• Receive deliveries; sort and distribute incoming mail
• Take inventory of supplies of reception area and restock as needed
• Take and relay messages
• Direct persons to correct destination
• Ensure knowledge of staff movements in and out of organization
• Monitor visitor access and maintain security awareness
• Control inventory relevant to reception area
• Tidy and maintain the reception area

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• Any Bachelors Degree with 2-4 yrs. of work experience as a receptionist
• Familiarity with office organization and optimization techniques
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Strong phone skills
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and speak English fluently
• Comfortable multi-tasking and prioritizing tasks without guidance
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Punctual with strong attendance history