Administrative Officer/ Assistant

Sundus Gulf; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sundus Gulf is seeking an Administrative Officer/Assistant Career Services to provide day-to-day administrative support within the Career Services function at our Abu Dhabi campus.

Reporting to the Career Services Manager, you will help plan and coordinate career development activities, manage records in ERP and student information systems, and assist students through internships and placements while maintaining strong organization and communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Human Resources, Education, Career Services, Management, or related field.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in administration, student services, career services, academic operations, HR/recruitment support.
• Fresh graduates with strong administrative, coordination, and communication skills may be considered.
• Experience in higher education or student-facing environment is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; good written and verbal English.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to Career Services.
• Coordinate career development activities, workshops, internships, and employer engagement.
• Maintain accurate student and employer records and update ERP/student information systems.
• Assist students throughout internship and placement processes with timely support.
• Coordinate with students, faculty, employers, and internal departments.

Skills

Administration

Coordination

Communication

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

CRM

Student services

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Tools

ERP

CRM

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Administrative Officer/ Assistant Career Services
Job Code : JPC 6399
Experience: 1 3 years

Education: Bachelor's degree

Language Skills: English

Job Purpose

The Administrative Officer/Assistant Career Services is responsible for providing day-to-day administrative and operational support to the Career Services function. Reporting to the Manager/Senior Manager Career Services, the role supports the planning and coordination of career development activities, workshops, internships, employer engagement, student placement activities, and career-related events. The position will also maintain accurate student and employer records, update the ERP and career management systems, and provide timely assistance to students throughout the internship and placement process. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to coordinate with students, faculty, employers, and internal departments.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Human Resources, Education, Career Services, Management, or related field.


• 1 3 years of relevant experience in administration, student services, career services, academic operations, HR/recruitment support, or a similar role. Fresh graduates with strong administrative, coordination, and communication skills may also be considered.


• Experience in a higher education or student-facing environment is preferred.


• Strong organizational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.


• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.


• Experience using ERP, student information systems, CRM, or other database/record management systems is desirable.


• Ability to coordinate multiple activities, maintain accurate records, and meet deadlines.


• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, employers, and colleagues.


• Ability to handle confidential student and institutional information with discretion.


• Knowledge of UAE higher education practices and employment/internship processes is an advantage.