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Job Description The Front Office Assistant plays a pivotal role in creating a welcoming environment for clients, visitors, and employees. The role involves a variety of tasks such as answering calls, managing appointments, handling office communications, and providing administrative support. The position requires excellent communication skills, organizational abilities, and a customer-oriented approach. Key Responsibilities:Customer Interaction: Greet visitors, clients, and guests warmly and ensure they are directed to the appropriate personnel or department. Answer inbound calls, handle general inquiries, and direct calls to the correct team members. Provide general information about the organization, services, or products as required. Manage customer complaints and inquiries, providing solutions or escalating issues to appropriate staff. Appointment and Meeting Scheduling: Schedule appointments, meetings, and events, ensuring accurate coordination with relevant team members. Maintain and update calendars, ensure meetings are well-organized, and handle logistics (e.g., booking meeting rooms, coordinating with clients). Send reminders and confirmations for appointments and meetings to clients and team members. Administrative Support: Handle office correspondence, including emails, faxes, and physical mail, and ensure timely distribution to the relevant department. Maintain filing systems (physical and electronic), ensuring that documents are organized and easy to access. Prepare and organize documents, reports, and presentations for meetings or clients. Assist in preparing office supplies orders, monitor inventory, and ensure timely stock replenishment. Office Operations: Ensure the front office area is tidy, organized, and professional at all times. Manage office entry points, ensuring security protocols are followed, and visitors are signed in or registered as needed. Coordinate with other departments to support office operations and facilitate smooth workflow. Assist in event organization, conferences, or special office functions when required. Record Keeping and Data Management: Maintain and update databases, record systems, or customer/client information. Keep track of incoming and outgoing correspondence, packages, and deliveries. Prepare reports as needed, particularly for office management or leadership teams. Communication and Coordination: Serve as the point of contact between visitors and internal departments, ensuring that requests or concerns are appropriately addressed. Liaise with external vendors, suppliers, or service providers to facilitate office requirements. Assist in organizing office meetings, including logistics, agendas, and follow-up. Support to Senior Staff/Departments: Provide clerical and administrative support to executives or other senior staff members. Assist in special projects or assignments as directed by the office or department managers. Skills: Customer Service Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with visitors, clients, and team members. Organizational Skills: Strong ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize, and maintain a neat and orderly work environment. Attention to Detail: Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail in all tasks, from scheduling to document management. Time Management: Effective time management skills to ensure deadlines are met and the office operates efficiently. Computer Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and office software; familiarity with CRM systems is a plus. Multitasking: Ability to juggle several tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality and accuracy. Professionalism: Strong professional demeanor with an understanding of office etiquette and confidentiality. Problem-Solving: Ability to think on your feet and resolve minor issues or challenges that arise during daily office operations.
