Bilingual Administrative Officer & Office Coordinator

Ajman University; Ajman; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ajman University in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a dedicated administrative assistant to support the Office of the Chancellor on-site. The role involves coordinating meetings, handling correspondence, translating between Arabic and English, and ensuring smooth daily operations.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in business administration, has 3-5 years related experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to lead junior staff.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience directly related to duties.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field.
• Fluency in English and Arabic.
• Ability to manage meetings and events.
• Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to all stakeholders by screening calls, greeting visitors, and addressing inquiries.
• Organizes and facilitates meetings and events, schedules venues, attendance and agendas.
• Takes minutes and follows up on action items.
• Drafts, prepares, and edits documents and correspondence.
• Translates documents between Arabic and English.
• Manages travel arrangements for the office.
• Maintains and updates office records and filing systems.
• Guides junior staff and trainees as needed.
• Orders and maintains office supplies and equipment.
• Supports professional development through education programs and workshops.
• Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Skills

Administrative support

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Arabic

Meeting coordination

Leadership guidance

Education

Business admin degree

Job description

Ajman University in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a dedicated administrative assistant to support the Office of the Chancellor on-site. The role involves coordinating meetings, handling correspondence, translating between Arabic and English, and ensuring smooth daily operations.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in business administration, has 3-5 years related experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to lead junior staff.