Administrative Assistant

Zayed University; Dubai; On-site; AED 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established university is seeking a proactive Administrative Assistant for its Dubai Campus. This role involves providing essential administrative and secretarial support to the Assistant Dean, faculty, and students. The ideal candidate will manage student requests, coordinate college activities, and assist with graduation-related tasks. The university offers a highly attractive benefits package, including competitive tax-free salaries, housing allowance, vacation, and healthcare coverage. If you are organized, communicative, and eager to support a dynamic educational environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Tax-free Salary

Cash Housing Allowance

Annual Vacation

Airline Tickets for Family

Educational Subsidies for Children

Healthcare Coverage

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a similar administrative role.
• Ability to manage student requests and coordinate activities.

Responsibilities

• Act as a point of contact for students and manage requests.
• Assist the Assistant Dean with scheduling and coordination.
• Organize field trips and transport for students.

Skills

Administrative Support

Communication Skills

Computer Literacy

Typing Speed (35-40 wpm)

Fluency in English

Fluency in Arabic

Education

Higher Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Description

The Opportunity

The College of Business is seeking an Administrative Assistant for the Dubai Campus who will provide administrative and secretarial support to the Assistant Dean, faculty, and students.

The Responsibilities

• Act as an initial point of contact for students.
• Provide support to the Assistant Dean during registration periods by managing student requests and scheduling meetings on the Assistant Dean's calendar.
• Assist with coordinating college-related activities on campus (e.g., setting up college booths and preparing publications for Major's Day).
• Assist with contacting graduates and tasks related to the graduation ceremony.
• Maintain and update the list of approved College of Business textbooks. Distribute textbooks to faculty in coordination with the academic administrative officer.
• Organize field trips and transport for students and accompany them as a chaperone whenever necessary/possible.
• Assist students with campus activities and provide them with advice.
• Coordinate with the Internship Officer regarding student requests for RPL.
• Develop spreadsheets accessing student records to verify information.
• Book rooms for meetings.
• Arrange catering as required.
• Assist with translation whenever necessary/possible.

The Requirements

• Higher diploma or equivalent; with at least 1 year of experience in a similar role or an equivalent combination of education, skills, or experience.
• Computer literacy and a typing speed of at least 35-40 wpm in English.
• Fluency in English; Arabic is an asset.

The Benefits

The university's benefits package is highly attractive, offering competitive salaries tax-free in the UAE, cash housing allowance, annual vacation, airline tickets for the employee and immediate family, educational subsidies for children, and healthcare coverage for the employee and sponsored family members.

To Apply

Complete the online application form and attach a cover letter, a current CV, and the names and contact details of three professional references.

While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

For Further Inquiries

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