:Aldar Education is currently seeking an outstanding Personal Assistant to the Principal for Yasmina American Academy in Abu Dhabi.Yasmina American Academy is Located in the heart of Khalifa City A, and is committed to providing every child with an exceptional education that's both high-quality and affordable. With a comprehensive American curriculum from Pre-KG to Grade 5, we focus on unlocking each child's potential in a supportive and engaging environment.Our passionate teachers and state-of-the-art facilities create the ideal setting for academic excellence and personal development. At Yasmina American School, we make outstanding education accessible, equipping your child to thrive in and beyond the classroom.This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi's leading school group.The successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.Responsibilities: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
Qualifications: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
What We OfferAldar Education is a family of world-class, child-centred, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate over 38,000 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 dedicated to our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application to 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.