School Administrative Coordinator - Attendance & Events

Fortes Education; Dubai; On-site; AED 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortes Education is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant at Regent International School in the UAE. The role focuses on delivering high-quality administrative support, answering calls, coordinating events, and maintaining attendance records within a safeguarding-aware environment.

The ideal candidate holds a university degree (preferably in Business Administration) and 4–5 years of cross-functional admin experience, with strong MS Office skills and excellent communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Graduate in any discipline, preferably Business Administration, with 4–5 years of administrative experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication with ability to build relationships.
• Excellent computer skills with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work with all levels of staff.
• Experience in a school/education sector in the UAE is preferred but not required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding administrative support to the school operations team.
• Answer and triage telephone calls in a friendly, professional manner.
• Support preparation and execution of school events.
• Identify lateness/absence patterns and report concerns to Attendance/Pastoral team.
• Prepare attendance summaries and maintain records.
• Assist with front desk/reception duties when required.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding and data protection policies.

Skills

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Fortes Education is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant at Regent International School in the UAE. The role focuses on delivering high-quality administrative support, answering calls, coordinating events, and maintaining attendance records within a safeguarding-aware environment.

The ideal candidate holds a university degree (preferably in Business Administration) and 4–5 years of cross-functional admin experience, with strong MS Office skills and excellent communication abilities.