Strategic School Operations Administrator

Aldar Education; Al Ruways Industrial City; On-site; AED 245,905 - 348,365; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to professional development and career growth opportunities

Supportive school environment with strong leadership

Collaborative team contributing to school excellence

Job summary

Aldar Education is seeking an Administrative Officer for School Operations in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This full-time role involves supporting daily operations and coordinating with staff to enhance administrative efficiency. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to communicate effectively in English, with Arabic as an advantage.

Join us to contribute to a highly-rated British curriculum school and advance your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Previous school administration experience (preferred).
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, and document management.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
• Arabic speaking ability is an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal skills with flexibility, patience, and teamwork mindset.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Professional attitude with strong safeguarding awareness and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Attend administration team meetings and support daily school operations.
• Prepare, type, and format official documents and communications.
• Receive, direct, and respond to emails in a timely and professional manner.
• Liaise with teaching and non-teaching staff and respond to operational enquiries.
• Coordinate with Aldar HQ for administrative tasks and updates.
• Design and improve documents to enhance administrative efficiency.
• Support new staff with onboarding, induction, and accommodation arrangements.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for all staff.
• Assist with preparation of school documentation and reports.
• Manage ADEK trip and activity approval processes.

Skills

School administration and operational coordination

Document preparation and communication management

Staff onboarding and record management

ADEK compliance and approval processes

Microsoft Office and mail merge functions

Internal and external stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Aldar Education is seeking an Administrative Officer for School Operations in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This full-time role involves supporting daily operations and coordinating with staff to enhance administrative efficiency. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to communicate effectively in English, with Arabic as an advantage.

Join us to contribute to a highly-rated British curriculum school and advance your career in a supportive environment.