Position Summary
The Welcome Officer serves as the primary face and voice of the school, responsible for delivering an exceptional first impression to all visitors, clients/parents , and employees. This role manages front desk operations, handles incoming communications, ensures visitor security protocols, and maintains a seamless, professional environment in the reception area.
Key Responsibilities
- Guest Experience & Reception: Greet visitors, clients, and vendors warmly; manage the digital or manual guest check-in process; and issue visitor badges.
- Call & Mail Management: Answer incoming phone calls, filter inquiries, route callers to appropriate departments, and handle incoming/outgoing mail, packages, and deliveries.
- Security & Compliance: Ensure sign-in procedures and non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) are completed by guests; maintain visitor logs and enforce access-control protocols.
- Front-of-House Maintenance: Keep the reception area, waiting lounges, and executive meeting spaces clean, presentable, and well-stocked with refreshments or informational brochures.
- Meeting & Event Logistics: Coordinate conference room bookings, schedule appointments, and set up AV equipment or catering for guest meetings.
- Administrative/Admission Support: Assist AM and Operations teams with administrative tasks, admission exam, badging systems, expense reporting, or office supply inventory tracking.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: High school diploma required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Hospitality, or Business Administration preferred.
- Experience: 1–3 years of experience in front desk, hospitality, customer service, or receptionist roles.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with MS Office ( Word, Excel), and multi-line phone systems.
- Key Competencies: Exceptional verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Polished, professional presentation and demeanor. Strong multitasking, prioritization, and problem-solving abilities under pressure. High level of discretion and confidentiality.
Skills Required
- High school diploma
- 1-3 years of experience in front desk, hospitality, customer service, or receptionist roles
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
- Experience with multi-line phone systems
- Exceptional verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Professional presentation and demeanor
- Strong multitasking, prioritization, and problem-solving abilities
- High level of discretion and confidentiality
- Associate or bachelor's degree in Communications, Hospitality, or Business Administration
What We Do
Enko Education is a fast-growing network of African international schools (K-12) dedicated to increasing access for African students to the world's leading universities. By offering high-quality international programs, including the International Baccalaureate (IB), Enko provides a launchpad for learners across Africa to thrive on a global stage while remaining rooted in their home countries.


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