Office Assistant

Alef Education; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual flight allowance

Annual performance bonus

Education allowance

Health and Life insurance

Enhanced leave policy

Job summary

Alef Education is seeking an Office Assistant to join our Abu Dhabi team. You will maintain a clean, organized office, manage daily administrative tasks, and support visitors and staff to keep the office running smoothly.

Requirements include a high school diploma, 5 years of administrative office support experience, and strong English communication. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and familiarity with office equipment are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• 5 years relevant experience in administrative office support.
• Previous corporate environment experience.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Familiar with basic office equipment (printers, copiers, pantry machines).
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Very good English communication skills (reading, writing, verbal, presentation).

Responsibilities

• Office upkeep and daily readiness.
• Office supplies and stock management.
• Guest and visitor support.
• Administrative support.

Skills

Office administration

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Printers & copiers

Job description

Job Description:

Who we are

Founded in 2016, Alef Education (ALEFEDT on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange) is an award-winning AI powered learning solutions provider redefining K to 12 education. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, the company serves approximately 2.0 million students and 84,000 educators across 19,000 schools in the UAE, Indonesia, and Morocco.

Its flagship Alef Platform delivers personalized learning experiences that enhance student engagement and outcomes, while its supplemental solutions Alef Pathways, Abjadiyat, and Arabits extend learning across subjects and languages.

Through its innovative use of artificial intelligence, data insights, and culturally relevant content, Alef Education is transforming teaching and learning to advance equity, access, and excellence for every student.

About The Role

The Office Assistant is responsible for supporting the team in maintaining a clean, organized, and welcoming working environment and for meeting daily administrative office requirements to ensure that the office is operating efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

Office upkeep and daily readiness

• Ensure that the office is clean, safe, organized, and ready for employees and visitors each day. This includes supporting the cleaning team, checking office areas regularly, and reporting any maintenance, safety, or cleanliness concerns to the Business Support Lead.
• Complete the daily opening and closing checks, making sure the office is prepared in the morning and properly closed at the end of the day.

Office supplies and stock management

• Help maintain the availability of daily office supplies, including stationery, pantry items, cutlery, cleaning supplies, and other items needed for the smooth running of the office (this includes storage areas, monitoring stock levels, keeping track of inventory, and informing the team when items need to be replenished. The role also supports the responsible use of supplies and helps reduce unnecessary waste).

Guest and visitor support

• Create a welcoming experience for visitors and guests. This includes greeting guests professionally, escorting them to the right location, preparing meeting spaces, and arranging food and beverages when required.
• Support visitors and employees with simple requests and direct them to the appropriate person when needed. The Office Assistant is expected to act with discretion and maintain confidentiality when dealing with guests, employees, or sensitive information.
• Accompany maintenance, moving, or service teams while they are carrying out work in the office.

Administrative support

• Provide general administrative support to the Business Support team. This includes receiving, organizing, and filing mail, invoices, and documents in a way that makes them easy to access when needed.
• Support tasks such as printing, copying, scanning, binding, and laminating documents, as well as receiving and distributing couriers or parcels to employees.
• Support other Business Support team members with tasks that are suitable to the role and within their skills and capabilities.

To Be The Right Fit, You'll Need

• High school diploma.
• 5 years relevant experience in administrative office support.
• Previous experience working in a corporate environment.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Familiar with the basic use of office equipment such as printers, copiers, and pantry machines.
• Strong communication skills and attention to details
• Very good English communication skills (reading, writing, verbal, presentation)

What we offer

We believe our people are our greatest advantage. We value curiosity, purpose, and the drive to make a real difference. When you join Alef, you join a mission — and a team that’s just as passionate about transforming education as you are.

Here’s a glimpse of what we offer:

• Annual flight allowance
• Annual performance bonus
• Education allowance
• Health and Life insurance
• Enhanced leave policy

At Alef, we don’t just imagine a better future for education.

We build it — together.

https://www.alefeducation.com/