Personal Assistant

Raffles American School; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Raffles American School – Johor Bahru seeks an experienced administrative professional to support the Director's Office with high-level secretarial duties and confidential handling of information.

You will manage the Director's calendar, coordinate travel, oversee facilities, and assist with translation as needed, ensuring accuracy and discretion in a fast-paced environment. This full-time role requires strong organization and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, or Professional Degree in any discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant working experience in a similar role.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong time management and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable using digital tools and technology to support daily administrative tasks.
• Experience in bookkeeping and travel coordination will be an added advantage.
• Highly organized, resourceful, and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and discretion in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the Director's Office by providing high-level administrative support.
• Provide a full spectrum of secretarial and administrative support with the utmost professionalism and confidentiality.
• Manage the Director's schedule, including appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements.
• Oversee office facilities, supplies, and maintenance to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Handle the Director's expense-related matters.
• Assist with Mandarin language translation when required.
• Perform other ad hoc duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's / Postgraduate / Professional degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Raffles American School – Johor Bahru, Johor

Ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the Director's Office by providing high-level administrative support.

Provide a full spectrum of secretarial and administrative support with the utmost professionalism and confidentiality.

Manage the Director's schedule, including appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements.

Oversee office facilities, supplies, and maintenance to ensure smooth daily operations.

Handle the Director's expense-related matters.

Assist with Mandarin language translation when required.

Perform other ad hoc duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the Director's Office by providing high-level administrative support.

• Provide a full spectrum of secretarial and administrative support with the utmost professionalism and confidentiality.

• Manage the Director's schedule, including appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements.

• Oversee office facilities, supplies, and maintenance to ensure smooth daily operations.

• Handle the Director's expense-related matters.

• Assist with Mandarin language translation when required.

• Perform other ad hoc duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, or Professional Degree in any discipline.

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant working experience in a similar role.

• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.

• Strong time management and multitasking abilities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and comfortable using digital tools and technology to support daily administrative tasks.

• Experience in bookkeeping and travel coordination will be an added advantage.

• Highly organized, resourceful, and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy, discretion, and professionalism in a fast-paced environment.