Administrative Assistant – Public Relations & Media Office (UAE Nationals)

Al Ain University of Science & Technology; Al Ain; On-site; AED 45,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Ain University of Science & Technology seeks an Administrative Assistant to support the Public Relations & Media Office, focusing on UAE Nationals. The role requires coordinating with internal departments, drafting content in Arabic and English, and ensuring accuracy before publishing.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or related field, 0–2 years in media or PR, and strong writing, communication, and organizational skills; Canva familiarity is

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or related field.
• 0–2 years of experience in media or public relations.
• Strong writing skills in Arabic; English is an added advantage.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with strong organization.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of media and PR activities to boost the university's image.
• Coordinate with internal departments to collect information and media materials.
• Draft initial content for news, blogs, and social media in Arabic and English.
• Manage and update social media accounts with the team.
• Support coverage of university events across media platforms.
• Coordinate designs and advertisements with internal teams.
• Prepare periodic reports on campaigns and media activities.
• Coordinate between Al Ain and Abu Dhabi campuses as needed.
• Organize and maintain media files (photos, videos, archives).

Skills

Strong Arabic writing

Team collaboration

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or related field

Tools

Canva

Job description

• Administrative Assistant – Public Relations & Media Office (UAE Natio...
• AAU does not recruit through recruitment agencies, and shall never ask for any payments related but not limited to visa, recruitment, travel expenses etc.
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Administrative Assistant – Public Relations & Media Office (UAE Nationals)

Reference Number: 470 Al Ain

Campus: Al Ain

Qualification: Bachelor degree in Journalism, Public Relation, Marketing or related field.

Job Description:

• Responsible for supporting the execution of media and public relations activities to enhance the University’s image and presence.
• Coordinate with internal departments to collect information and media materials.
• Draft and prepare initial content for news, blog articles, and social media posts in Arabic and English.
• Manage and update social media accounts in coordination with the team.
• Support coverage of university events across various media platforms.
• Follow up on the preparation of designs and advertisements with internal departments and team members.
• Assist in preparing periodic reports related to campaigns and media activities.
• Coordinate with external entities when required.
• Coordinate between Al Ain and Abu Dhabi campuses as needed.
• Ensure all content is reviewed for accuracy, including names, dates, and details before publishing.
• Organize and maintain media files including photos, videos, and archives.
• Undertake other duties as assigned.

General Conditions:

• 0–2 years of experience in media or public relations.
• Strong writing skills in Arabic (English is an added advantage).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and adapt to feedback.
• Basic knowledge of social media platforms and content types.
• Familiarity with basic design tools such as Canva or similar.