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POSITION:
Receptionist
Category:
Part-time or Full-time employment. Fixed Term Contract according to business needs.
Location:
Nicosia, Cyprus
Application Deadline:
31/08/2025
ABOUT THE POSITION:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
About the Position
The Receptionist will be based at the Centre’s front desk, primarily supporting during peak hours and events.
Working hours for full time employment are 08:00 – 16:00.
Responsibilities of Administration Officer-Receptionist
- Undertake general administrative and receptionist duties as assigned.
- Ensure the smooth operation of the Centre on a daily basis.
- Schedule meetings, conference calls and other scheduled tasks.
- Screen appropriately and professionally telephone calls, enquiries and requests, as well as manage incoming and outgoing communication.
- Prepare correspondence/memorandums/agendas, and assist in ad-hoc projects
- Provide timely and efficient assistance to the staff of the Centre.
- 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
- Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk.
General Qualifications & Requirements:
- University Degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) or relevant diploma / certificate or other study title or qualifications, or expected to complete by the time of starting the job.
- Relevant experience of administrative duties or in similar role will be considered an advantage but not required.
- Computer literate. (Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly MS Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint)
- Language requirements: Excellent written and oral English-language skills will be required.
Profile of the ideal candidate:
- Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and work independently.
- Strong organizational, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, having the ability to deal confidently and politely with enquiries.
- Very good analytical skills coupled with attention to detail.
- Dynamic, adaptable, hands-on and results driven.
- A team player with an ability to work independently and under pressure.
- High levels of commitment, energy, and drive.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Have successfully completed a higher education program of at least three (3) years and hold at least a bachelor's degree/diploma of higher education.
- They are under the age of thirty (30).
- If the graduate has work experience related to the position, it must not exceed eight (8) months.
BENEFITS:
Take advantage of this opportunity for your professional and personal development by being a part of our fast- growing Research Technology Development and Innovation Centre of Excellence. A very attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate according to qualifications and experience.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
For full consideration, interested applicants should submit the following items via the online application form and mention the position you are applying for: “Application for Receptionist”:
- Full CV (including contact details).
- Cover letter which clearly states: (a) how you envision your role, (b) how your experience and qualifications match the specific position, and (c) the availability date for full-time employment (d) contact details of two referees.