Strategic Executive Assistant to the CEO

International Community Schools; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

International Community Schools (ICS) Abu Dhabi is seeking a highly professional Executive Assistant to the CEO. The role provides high-level administrative and strategic coordination support to the CEO, managing schedules, travel, and executive communications.

You will liaise with senior leadership, school principals, and external partners, maintain confidential records, prepare minutes, and track actions to ensure timely execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Communications, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5–8 years of relevant experience, preferably as an Executive Assistant to a CEO or other C-level executive.
• Previous UAE experience in education or multi-entity organizations is highly desirable.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English with professional drafting skills.
• Arabic language proficiency is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive executive and administrative support to the CEO, managing daily priorities and strategic commitments.
• Manage the CEO's calendar, appointments, meetings, travel arrangements, and executive correspondence.
• Act as a central coordination point between the CEO, senior leadership, school principals, department heads, and external stakeholders.
• Prioritize competing demands and proactively resolve scheduling and operational challenges.
• Prepare meeting agendas, briefing notes, presentations, and minutes; track actions and follow-ups.
• Coordinate cross-functional projects and consolidate management reports for executive review.

Skills

Executive Assistant

Calendar Management

Stakeholder Management

Business English Communication

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Management/Communications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Presentation tools

Digital collaboration platforms

Job description

International Community Schools (ICS) Abu Dhabi is seeking a highly professional Executive Assistant to the CEO. The role provides high-level administrative and strategic coordination support to the CEO, managing schedules, travel, and executive communications.

You will liaise with senior leadership, school principals, and external partners, maintain confidential records, prepare minutes, and track actions to ensure timely execution.