Administrative Assistant (SoB and ACE)

American University of Ras Al Khaimah; Ras Al Khaimah; Sur place; AED 78 000 - 123 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) is seeking an organized administrator to support the School of Business, assisting faculty and department chairs with daily operations and documentation. The role involves coordinating ACE incubator activities, managing event logistics for Startup Expo and Demo Day, and ensuring smooth execution of meetings, exams, and communications.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in business and 2–3 years' relevant experience, strong MS Office

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, or related field.
• 2-3 years of administrative, program, or event coordination experience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsabilités

• Provide day-to-day admin support to School of Business faculty and Chairs.
• Organize course materials, handouts and exam papers.
• Coordinate logistics for ACE incubation cohorts, including scheduling and venue booking.
• Support ACE programs and flagship events such as Startup Expo and Demo Day.
• Manage event registration, venue arrangements and on-the-day activities.
• Serve as first contact for School of Business and ACE, handling inquiries.

Connaissances

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to School of Business faculty and Department Chairs
• Organize course materials, handouts, and examination papers
• Coordinate logistics for ACE incubation cohorts, including scheduling and venue booking
• Support the delivery of ACE programs and flagship events such as Startup Expo and Demo Day
• Manage event registration, venue arrangements, and on-the-day activities
• Serve as the first point of contact for the School of Business and ACE, handling enquiries from students, faculty, and partners
• Maintain accurate electronic and physical files, databases, and records
• Prepare letters, memoranda, presentations, and reports using Microsoft Office
• Handle confidential information securely in accordance with university policies
• Coordinate with university offices, external partners, and vendors for administrative requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, or a related field
• 2-3 years of administrative, program, or event coordination experience
• Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize competing requirements
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion

Preferred Qualifications

• Recognized office administration or IT certification
• Training or certification in event coordination
• Experience working in a university, incubator, or entrepreneurship center
• Familiarity with CRM or database systems and social media platforms
• Arabic language proficiency

About the Company

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) is an independent co-education institution of Higher Education that provides an integrated American-style, undergraduate and graduate education in the UAE.