Senior Executive Assistant to the President/Provost

Aue; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

American University in the Emirates (AUE) is seeking an Executive Secretary to provide high-level administrative support to the Office of the President/Provost in Dubai. The role requires managing executive calendars, correspondence, meetings, and official engagements with discretion and professionalism.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s in a related field, with 4–7 years of university experience and bilingual English/Arabic proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, or related field.
• 4–7 years of relevant administrative or executive support experience.
• Experience in higher education or university environment essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the President’s/Provost’s calendar.
• Coordinate meetings, agendas, and official engagements.
• Draft, review, translate, and edit official documents in Arabic and English.

Skills

Arabic & English fluency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Discretion & confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Business Administration/Management/Public Administration

Executive Administration certification (advantage)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

American University in the Emirates (AUE) is seeking an Executive Secretary to provide high-level administrative support to the Office of the President/Provost in Dubai. The role requires managing executive calendars, correspondence, meetings, and official engagements with discretion and professionalism.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s in a related field, with 4–7 years of university experience and bilingual English/Arabic proficiency.