Research Administration & Compliance Coordinator

Aue; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The American University in the Emirates (AUE) seeks an efficient and detail-oriented Research Administrative Assistant to support the Research Division’s operations and initiatives. The role emphasizes facilitating communication across academic and administrative units and maintaining project documentation.

Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills, professionalism, and the ability to operate in a dynamic research environment while upholding confidentiality and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in administrative support, preferably within a research or academic environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; bilingual English and Arabic preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Commitment to confidentiality and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Research Division, including scheduling meetings, managing calendars, preparing agendas, presentations, reports, and taking meeting minutes.
• Perform accurate data entry and maintain research databases and documentation.
• Organize and maintain project files, research protocols, compliance records, and regulatory documentation.
• Monitor and assist in managing the Research Division budget.
• Ensure research projects comply with institutional policies, research ethics guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Arrange travel and coordinate consultancies on behalf of the Vice President for Research.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective communication and service delivery.
• Participate in professional development and training sessions related to research administration.
• Support funding initiatives by collaborating with the advancement and fundraising team.
• Assist in cultivating and maintaining relationships with donors and funding partners.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Vice President for Research in alignment with the Research Strategic Plan.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Arabic

MS Office

Organizational skills

Data management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The American University in the Emirates (AUE) seeks an efficient and detail-oriented Research Administrative Assistant to support the Research Division’s operations and initiatives. The role emphasizes facilitating communication across academic and administrative units and maintaining project documentation.

Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills, professionalism, and the ability to operate in a dynamic research environment while upholding confidentiality and ethical standards.