Administrative Assistant jobs in United Arab Emirates
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Job summary
A leading recruitment solution company, TAAHEED is searching for an experienced academic administrator to manage a small team and oversee accreditation processes. The ideal candidate should have a Master's degree and experience in university administration, demonstrating excellent skills in policy formation and collaboration with faculty.
Qualifications
- Western national preferred with a Master's degree or higher.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in related fields.
- Fluency in English required; Arabic is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Manage a small team of academic administration professionals.
- Assist in developing IICS policies and managing accreditation activities.
- Provide administrative support for new activities and relationships.
Skills
Education
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This includes (but is not limited to) the following:
- Manage a small team of academic administration professionals.
- Assist in the development of IICS policies and contribute to the development of University policies that affect IICS.
- Provide administrative support in developing new activities and relationships for the Institute (e.g., assisting with conference planning, outreach to other security-related programs in the UAE and beyond).
- Assist in writing and editing educational and promotional materials.
- Create and implement IICS procedures (e.g., create forms and issue guidelines).
- Represent IICS in relevant University committees and meetings.
- Assist the Director in course planning, scheduling, syllabus development, etc.
- Act as an intermediary between students and faculty to promote informal resolution of conflicts.
- Manage ongoing Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) accreditation activities and aid in the development of accreditation materials.
- Maintain familiarity with MOHE requirements and develop procedures to meet Ministry standards, maintaining appropriate records.
- Assist the Director with hiring activities and HR systems (e.g., PeopleSoft).
- Assess student progress and handle special cases appropriately.
- Support the Institute as a key component of the university.
Language Requirements:
- English - Fluent / Excellent
- Arabic - Fluent / Excellent
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Our client is seeking a Western national, preferably with a Western Master's degree or higher, ideally American, with strong experience in University Administration, course delivery, and knowledge of accreditation procedures in a university environment. Minimum 2 years of experience in Policy Administration, Civil Security, or Cybersecurity-related course administration. Fluency in English is required; Arabic proficiency is desirable but not essential.
TAAHEED provides pioneering recruitment solutions and consultancy services across the MENA region, emphasizing human capital as a driver for building top-tier teams and organizations. Services include Search & Selection, Project & Managed Service solutions across various sectors, including Higher Education recruitment for faculty staff. TAAHEED is also a leading contributor to Emiratization initiatives.
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