Business and Administration Coordinator

Zayed University; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Dubai seeks a Business and Administration Coordinator to enhance coordination with internal and external stakeholders. This role involves managing project communications and reporting, examining operational success factors, and supporting the CAFO office’s functions. Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree in business management and hold a Project Management Professional credential. The University offers a competitive benefits package, including tax-free salaries and educational subsidies for employees' children.

Benefits

Tax-free competitive salaries

Cash housing

Annual vacation

Family airline tickets

Educational subsidies for children

Healthcare for employees and family

Qualifications

• 4 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in computer programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with stakeholders on operations issues.
• Act as the primary contact for CAFO project work.
• Collect and report data for audits and assessments.
• Maintain continuity of operations through documentation.
• Support team-building events and internal inquiries.

Skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business management or related field

Project Management Professional credential or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Description

The Opportunity

The primary responsibility of a Business and Administration Coordinator is to act as the central point for coordination between the CAFO Office and the different units of the organization.

The Responsibilities

• Coordinate with external and internal stakeholders on various issues relating to operations of the University as guided by CAFO.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all project work related to the CAFO office.
• Collect data from a number of sources (internal and external) and collate this into a report including to Internal Audit (IA) reports, Current State Assessment (CSA) reports, the risk register and the annual report.
• Maintain financial/nonfinancial records and data for CAFO and direct specific business issues &/or queries to the appropriate teams in the organization.
• Maintain continuity of work operations by documenting and communicating needed actions to management in line with agreed policies and procedures.
• Maintain rapport with all levels of employees by arranging continuing contacts; research and develop new services and methods; set priorities; resolve problem situations.
• Review contracts and agreements and provide CAFO inputs on any anomalies.
• Coordinate and support updates to the CAFO‑related sections of the University website.
• Organize and support team‑building events and initiatives within the CAFO units to promote employee engagement and collaboration.
• Serve as a customer service liaison for the CAFO Office ensuring smooth professional handling of internal and external inquiries. Support timely responses, direct requests appropriately and help streamline communication to enhance service efficiency and consistency.
• Analyze and disseminate the Annual CAFO Survey Results and follow up agreed actions.
• Perform any other duties as required by the CAFO/designate.

CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS

• Must be highly organized and efficient without compromising the quality of the work.
• Must have the ability to work well with others, manage change and accept responsibility for added duties when necessary to meet a deadline.
• Must be adept at handling change and accepting direction from CAFO, while also being able to act independently when necessary.
• Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external clients, including acting as a liaison on behalf of the CAFO Office.
• Maintain professional standards when interacting with faculty and staff.

The Requirements

Must possess a bachelor's degree in business management or related field from an accredited institution and 4 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Project Management Professional credential or equivalent is required.

Other essential requirements:

• Proficiency in computer programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.
• Must be highly organized and efficient without compromising the quality of the work.
• Must have the ability to work well with others, manage change and accept responsibility for added duties when necessary to meet a deadline.
• Must be adept at handling change and accepting direction from CAFO, while also being able to act independently when necessary.
• Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external clients, including acting as a liaison on behalf of the CAFO Office.
• Maintain professional standards when interacting with faculty and staff.

The Benefits

The University’s benefits package is highly attractive with competitive salaries free of tax in the U.A.E., cash housing, annual vacation, airline tickets for the employee and immediate family, educational subsidies for children, and healthcare provided to the employee and sponsored family members.

To Apply

In addition to completing the online application form, attach a cover letter, a current CV, and three professional references with names and contact details.
While we appreciate all applications you will be contacted only if selected for an interview.

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