Admin Assistant

GMG; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery provider in Dubai is seeking an experienced Administrator to manage clerical duties and support department functions. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of administrative experience, preferably in an education setting, and possess strong interpersonal skills. This role involves managing correspondence, maintaining documents, and supporting various administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of administrative experience either from home country or the UAE.
• Preferably with experience from a nursery or education setting.
• Ability and willingness to handle a full range of administrative functions.

Responsibilities

• Perform general clerical duties including typing and filing.
• Respond to and distribute incoming correspondence.
• Support in document control activities for the department.
• Develop and update spreadsheets and documents as required.

Skills

Administrative skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

About Emirates British Nursery:

At Emirates British Nursery (EBN) we follow the Early Years Foundation Stage framework in accordance with the British National curriculum. Great emphasis is placed upon delivering a broad and balanced curriculum which ensures the children establish a solid foundation of knowledge skills and understanding upon which they can build throughout their lives.

Emirates British Nursery (EBN) is a part of GMG which is a top nursery in Dubai providing quality early childhood education since 2000.

Core Responsibilities:

• Performs general clerical duties to include but not limited to typing, photocopying, faxing, mailing and filing.
• Responds, sorts and distributes incoming correspondence including phone calls, faxes and emails.
• Facilitates collection, distribution and dispatch of all correspondence (couriers/letters/bills) related to the related Division/Business Unit/Department.
• Sends out internal communications for any new updates related to the Division/Business Unit/Department to ensure all personnel are aware and updated about the same.
• Supports in filing and other document control activities for the Division/Business Unit/Department to ensure that all documents are stored and available for subsequent use.
• Develops and updates spreadsheets, documents, reports and presentations as per the requirement.
• Composes and types routine letters, memoranda, reports, presentations and minutes of meetings.
• Schedules appointments and manages arrangements for events/meetings of the related Division/Business Unit/Department.
• Assists in the coordination, supervision and completion of special projects as appropriate.
• Other tasks as assigned.

What we need:

• At least 2 years of administrative experience either from home country or the UAE.
• Preferably with experience from a nursery or education setting.
• With good interpersonal skills.
• Ability and willingness to handle a full range of administrative functions including admissions, accounts, reception, supplies, inventory and more.