Executive Assistant to the CEO

International Community Schools; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 201,000 - 357,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

UAE Labour Law benefits

Job summary

International Community Schools in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the CEO with confidential communications and strategic tasks. You will manage calendars, arrange travel, prepare presentations, and coordinate with senior leaders and external partners to ensure timely decision-making.

The role requires strong English writing skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, and a proven track record of handling complex schedules for C-level

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• 5–8 years of experience, ideally supporting a CEO or C-level executive.
• Experience handling complex executive schedules and confidential information.
• Excellent written and spoken English and professional drafting skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive and administrative support to the CEO.
• Manage the CEO's calendar, appointments, meetings, travel and correspondence.
• Coordinate between the CEO, senior leadership, school principals and external stakeholders.
• Draft and review executive communications, presentations and official documents.
• Organize leadership meetings, prepare agendas, minutes and action trackers.
• Follow up on CEO directives and monitor deadlines and deliverables.
• Consolidate management reports and coordinate cross-functional projects.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Written & verbal English

Stakeholder coordination

Presentation drafting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Communications or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide executive and administrative support to the CEO
• Manage the CEO's calendar, appointments, meetings, travel and correspondence
• Coordinate between the CEO, senior leadership, school principals and external stakeholders
• Draft and review executive communications, presentations and official documents
• Organize leadership meetings, prepare agendas, minutes and action trackers
• Follow up on CEO directives and monitor deadlines and deliverables
• Consolidate management reports and coordinate cross-functional projects

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Communications or related field
• 5-8 years of relevant experience, ideally supporting a CEO or C-level executive
• Experience managing complex executive schedules and confidential information
• Excellent written and spoken English and professional drafting skills
• Advanced Microsoft Office and Google Workspace proficiency

Preferred Qualifications

• Arabic language proficiency
• Experience in the UAE, preferably in education or a multi-entity organization

Benefits

• As per UAE Labour Laws

About the Company

• International Community Schools is an educational group running six branches in Abu Dhabi, offering British and American curricula.