Admin Assistant - Al Rayana Charter School

Job Description

Job Description

Aldar Education are currently seeking an outstanding Operations & Support Services Manager (OSM) for Al Rayana Charter School in Abu Dhabi for immediate start.

Our vision is to create A sustainable and innovative learning community, where we nurture our learners through Collaboration, Leadership and Creativity. This vision is supported by the Al Rayana Learner and Teacher DNA which is at the heart of the school community.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabis 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.

• Carries out reception duties at assigned office. Includes receiving people coming into the office of assigned supervisor, answering queries and scheduling appointments. Answers and makes telephone calls. Takes down and passes messages as directed.
• Takes dictation and transcribes material from shorthand.
• Types, proofreads and distributes a variety of material such as letters, cables, reports and tabulations. Includes entering, amending and retrieving information, and performing security copying and archiving of documents.
• Handles petty cash if required and ensures accountability and optimum level of cash availability.
• Files correspondence and other records related to the activities of the Division. Maintains and updates files. Establishes and improves own filing system. Requisitions, maintains and distributes office stationery and supplies.
• Compiles or coordinates the compilation of data, and prepares in the form of reports, analysis, tabulations, etc. Distributes data as instructed. Drafts letters/memos and routine correspondence for supervisors signature. Screens outgoing correspondence before approval.
• Arranges for meetings as instructed. Includes arranging conferences, visual aids and refreshments. May attend meetings to take minutes.
• Receives sorts and distributes all incoming mail. Makes copies as needed and presents to supervisor. Prepares outgoing mail for dispatch. Maintains a proper register for incoming/outgoing mail. Ensures direct delivery of confidential material/mail.
• Performs other similar or related duties as assigned, such as liaising with concerned personnel on all visa, travel and accommodation matters involving Divisional employees; circulating correspondence and periodicals as instructed; etc.

Qualifications

• High School Certificate or bachelors degree
• Proficient in operating PC, Facsimile, Photocopier, Telex and various office machines, including working knowledge of prevailing popular application software and spreadsheets.
• Ability to type in English and take shorthand at the required Company rates.
• Good knowledge of English

• At least two-year experience in School field.

• Fluent English communication skills, written and oral.
• Arabic speaker is preferable.
• Strong interpersonal skills to aid in daily contact with parents in a diverse multi-cultural environment.
• Excellent office management skills