Personal Assistant to SLT - Aldar Education

JOB DESCRIPTION

Main Duties:
Provide efficient and effective organizational and secretarial support to the
SLT
Schedule the SLT’s meetings, coordinate, prepare and assist in the preparation
of agendas, notices, refreshments & equipment for different school departments
Make phone calls to staff, parents and suppliers as needed
Serve as an English to Arabic and Arabic to English translator for the school.
Proactively manages a variety of administrative activities, processes and
projects working with the SLT to ensure efficient and timely delivery
Maintain with accuracy the school database including parent portal, engage and
MIS.
To follow the school EHS guidelines and all school policies and procedures as
detailed by the school.

Specific Duties:
Ensures the accurate communication of information for the purposes of ADEK
inspections, data collection, school statistics, ensuring all required
paperwork is completed and that information has been reviewed by the SLT prior
to submission.
Proactively works with other departments and attends relevant meetings making
a positive contribution and prepare the MOM.
Provides efficient and helpful responses to internal and external enquiries.
Communicates important issues appropriately and updates regularly and
concisely
Perform all other duties as requested by direct and dotted line reporting
managers/ supervisors in a timely manner

REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum diploma / degree of higher education; or Related industry
qualification, of graduate level, for the assigned functional area(s).

Minimum Experience:
‎5+ Years’ Experience in similar role

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills:
Fluent English communication skills, written and oral in order to deliver
clear, proactive and effective two-way communication.
Arabic speaker is preferable
Strong interpersonal skills to aid in daily contact with parents in a diverse
multi-cultural environment
Ability to work flexibly as a member of a team
Result driven.
Ability to analyse information in a systematic manner to make informed
decisions.
Ability to create a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing
Collaboration and teamwork
Shows positivity when faced with change, embracing it fully
Acts in a socially responsible manner
Excellent office management skills
Approachable, professional, calm and knowledgeable
Able to deal professionally with a range of stakeholders
Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding
A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check.

What We Offer

Aldar Education are a family of world-class, child centered, and innovative
schools based in the UAE. We educate over ‎33,000 students across our group of
owned and managed schools and as we grow so does our need for highly skilled,
inspirational, and dedicated school leaders. We offer an attractive
remuneration package. Our future-focused learning model includes both students
and staff and so we place a special emphasis on professional development,
coaching and training.

This job description is not all inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right
to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity
employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are also
mindful of our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in
their application at our company.

Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police
clearance.