Administrative Assistant 6189

SHIELD; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

SHIELD, a defense-tech company, seeks an Administrative Assistant to provide proactive support to top leaders by coordinating calendars, travel, and day-to-day activities. You will ensure organized schedules, efficient logistics, and professional communication across teams and partners.

The role requires strong English skills, 3+ years of experience, and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset. On-site work in Abu Dhabi supports multi-time-zone coordination, with opportunities to engage in company

Qualifications

• 3+ years of executive, administrative, or office support experience.
• Fluency in English both spoken and written.
• Experience managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and coordinating administrative activities for leaders or teams.
• Experience coordinating travel arrangements and processing expense reports.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally across all levels of the organization.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity when handling confidential information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams or Slack.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and follow through on assigned responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage calendars for assigned leaders, coordinating meetings and resolving scheduling conflicts.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, including scheduling, logistics, and stakeholder communications.
• Coordinate business travel, prepare itineraries, and process expense reports for supported leaders.
• Provide day-to-day administrative support including meeting logistics and note-taking.
• Serve as primary administrative contact for supported leaders and teams.
• Coordinate scheduling and logistics for customer, partner, and stakeholder engagements.
• Build effective relationships across internal stakeholders to support operations.
• Support leadership events and offsites with planning and logistics.
• Ensure continuity of support during vacations and leaves of absence.
• Share knowledge and contribute to a collaborative work environment.
• Provide on-site office support Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.

Skills

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Meeting scheduling

English fluency

Multitasking

Communication skills

Discretion & professionalism

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Microsoft Teams

Slack

Concur

Costpoint

Job description

Job Description:

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai . Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn , X , Instagram , and YouTube .

The Administrative Assistant provides proactive administrative support to leaders and teams by coordinating schedules, meetings, travel, and administrative activities that support efficient day-to-day business operations. This role serves as a reliable resource for day-to-day administrative needs while ensuring a high level of organization, responsiveness, and service to leaders and stakeholders.

What You'll Do

• Manage calendars for assigned leaders, coordinating meetings, resolving scheduling conflicts, and maintaining calendar accuracy across multiple time zones.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, including scheduling, logistics, and stakeholder communications appropriate to the supported leader level.
• Coordinate business travel, prepare itineraries, and process expense reports for supported VP-level leaders in compliance with company policies.
• Provide day-to-day administrative support, including meeting logistics, note-taking, action item tracking, document management, and administrative processes.
• Serve as a primary administrative contact for supported leaders and teams, ensuring timely communication and coordination.
• Coordinate scheduling and logistics for customer, partner, and stakeholder engagements, as appropriate.
• Build effective working relationships across internal stakeholders to support day-to-day business operations and administrative activities.
• Support local leadership activities, executive visits, offsites, and other team events through effective planning and logistical coordination.
• Ensure continuity of support during vacations, leaves of absence, and other coverage periods.
• Participate in the administrative community by sharing knowledge, supporting team initiatives, and contributing to a collaborative, professional work environment.
• Provide on-site office support Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., including receiving packages, coordinating office maintenance and services, and managing office-related expenses.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of executive, administrative, or office support experience.
• Fluency in English both spoken and written.
• Experience managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and coordinating administrative activities for leaders or teams.
• Experience coordinating travel arrangements and processing expense reports.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally across all levels of the organization.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity when handling confidential information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams or Slack.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and follow through on assigned responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting VP, Senior Director, or equivalent leadership.
• Fluency in Arabic both spoken and written.
• Experience working in an aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or other fast-paced organization.
• Familiarity with travel and expense management systems such as Concur and enterprise systems such as Costpoint.
• Experience coordinating meetings, offsites, or team events.
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams and collaborating with multiple business partners.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Our international teammates receive a comprehensive total rewards package aligned to your country office location. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.