Front Desk Officer at Discovering Talents Academy
Discovering Talents Academy
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Gwarinpa, Abuja
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Full Time
BA/BSc/HND , OND
3 - 6 years
Posted Jan 21, 2026
Deadline Mar 31, 2026
Administration / Secretarial 
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Front Office Management & Customer Service:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all visitors, parents, prospective clients, and staff, providing a warm, professional, and courteous welcome.
- Maintain an alert and approachable posture at the front desk at all times.
- Manage the reception area, ensuring it is tidy, organized, and reflective of DTA's professional image.
- Politely inquire about visitors' purposes and direct them appropriately, ensuring proper sign-in/out procedures using the visitor's book.
- Handle incoming and outgoing calls professionally, using the prescribed greeting protocol, speaking clearly, and avoiding slang.
- Address inquiries promptly and accurately, or escalate to the appropriate department when necessary.
Admission Process & Client Conversion:
- Expertly guide prospective parents through the entire admission journey, from initial inquiry to successful enrollment.
- Capture and meticulously record prospective client data (Name, WhatsApp Number) in the DTA software.
- Proactively follow up with prospective clients, sending pre-defined messages (e.g., initial inquiry response, promoting school platforms, after online form submission, interview/test scheduling) and tracking progress in the DTA software.
- Nurture prospective clients by sending engaging "Did You Know" content to maintain brand awareness and interest.
- Ensure all steps, including payment confirmation and interview/test scheduling, are completed efficiently to convert inquiries into enrolled pupils.
- Strictly adhere to the policy that all payments are made directly into the school's official bank account; the FDO is strictly prohibited from collecting any physical cash.
Communication & Information Dissemination:
- Disseminate official school broadcasts to relevant parent groups (e.g., whole school, year-level specific, ex-students, summer program groups) as per schedule (e.g., Nursery Colour Day, Fun Day updates, weekend classes, gate closure reminders).
- Utilize Google Calendar to proactively schedule and manage recurring and one-off communication tasks, ensuring timely and accurate message delivery.
- Maintain confidentiality of all student, parent, and staff information, releasing it only with explicit approval from the Administrator/Head of School.
- Direct all general public inquiries to the Admin Officer, as the FDO is not authorized to disseminate organizational information to the public.
Administrative Support & Record Keeping:
- Log all complaints received (via text, WhatsApp, call, or in-person) into the DTA software, ensuring accurate details are captured and forwarded to concerned persons for resolution.
- Follow up on complaints to ensure parents/complainants receive timely feedback and report any delays to the Head of Admin.
- Update complaint logs to "Resolved" or "Closed" once issues are addressed, including resolution details.
- Manage forgotten items by taking pictures, sending to teacher platforms, checking classrooms, and broadcasting to the whole school if unclaimed.
- Assist with general administrative tasks as required by the Head of Administration.
- Social media skill will be an added advantage.
Policy Adherence & Professional Conduct:
- Strictly adhere to DTA's working hours, dress code, and personal hygiene standards.
- Maintain absolute professionalism and cordial communication with all colleagues and superiors, avoiding insubordination, gossiping, or illicit gatherings.
- Ensure no staff member exits the school premises without a valid gate pass.
- Uphold the non-discrimination principle, treating every person with equal respect and courtesy.
- Ensure the front desk area remains a highly confidential space, with only authorized personnel covering it during absences (e.g., lunch breaks, requiring notification to the Head of Admin).
Qualifications
- Interested candidates should possess an OND / Bachelor`s Degree with 3 - 6 years experience.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to:
discoveringtalentsacademy@gmail.com
using job title as the subject of the mail.
Ready to apply?
Submit your application before the deadline.