Administrative Assistant

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to faculty members and Department Chairs
• Organize course materials, handouts, and examination papers
• Manage faculty requests, room bookings, and accreditation documentation
• Serve as the first point of contact for the assigned School, handling telephone calls and enquiries
• Prepare letters, memoranda, presentations, and reports using Microsoft Office
• Maintain accurate electronic and physical files and databases
• Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, and record minutes
• Coordinate office supplies, mail, and courier requests
• Handle confidential information securely in accordance with university policies

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Office Management, or a related field
• 1-2 years of secretarial or administrative experience
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion

Preferred Qualifications

• Recognized office administration or IT certification (e.g., Microsoft Office Specialist)
• Experience working in a higher education environment
• Arabic language proficiency

About the Company

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) is an independent co-education institution of Higher Education providing an integrated American-style undergraduate and graduate education. All programs are accredited by the Ministry of Education of the UAE and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).