Bilingual PA to Operations Manager - School Admin

Rawafed; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Rawafed Private School in Abu Dhabi, UAE, seeks a highly organized Personal Assistant to support the Operations Manager in daily administrative and operational functions. The role requires exceptional bilingual communication in Arabic and English and strong Microsoft Office skills.

The PA will manage scheduling, correspondence, and meetings, liaise with government authorities and suppliers, and assist with procurement, HR onboarding, and staff records to ensure smooth school operations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration or related field is required
• 2–3 years of experience in administrative or PA role, preferably in education
• Fluent in Arabic and English (written and spoken)
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Excellent organizational, time management and multitasking skills
• Discretion and professional communication are essential
• Ability to work under pressure and manage priorities effectively

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Operations Manager including scheduling, correspondence, and meeting coordination
• Draft, translate, and manage official communications, letters, and reports in both Arabic and English
• Maintain and organise files, records, and documentation in both physical and digital formats
• Liaise with government authorities, suppliers, and external stakeholders on behalf of the Operations Manager
• Coordinate logistics for school events, meetings, and staff activities
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Follow up on tasks, deadlines, and action items across departments
• Assist in managing procurement processes, vendor coordination, and administrative procurement requests
• Support HR administrative tasks including onboarding documentation and staff record keeping

Skills

Arabic language proficiency

English language proficiency

MS Office

Administrative support

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Rawafed Private School in Abu Dhabi, UAE, seeks a highly organized Personal Assistant to support the Operations Manager in daily administrative and operational functions. The role requires exceptional bilingual communication in Arabic and English and strong Microsoft Office skills.

The PA will manage scheduling, correspondence, and meetings, liaise with government authorities and suppliers, and assist with procurement, HR onboarding, and staff records to ensure smooth school operations.