Assistant to the Principal

Required Skills

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Education, or Communications, with a minimum of 3 years of executive secretarial or administrative support experience, preferably in a K-12 school environment in the UAE. Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic is mandatory, along with exceptional proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and school management software. Strong interpersonal skills, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to multitask calmly under tight deadlines are essential.

Job description / Role Job Type Full Time Job Location Umm Al Quwain, UAE Nationality Any Nationality Salary Not Specified Gender Not Specified Arabic Fluency Not Specified Job Function Administration & Secretarial Company Industry Education & Training About the role Sharjah American International School (UAQ Campus) is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and dynamic assistant to the principal. In this key administrative role, you will serve as the primary executive support to the school principal, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, high-level administrative efficiency, and seamless communication across school leadership, staff, parents, and local educational authorities. Key responsibilities Executive administrative support: Manage the principal’s calendar, organize high-level meetings, draft official correspondence, and handle confidential school matters with absolute discretion. Operational coordination: Act as the main liaison between the principal’s office, department heads, administrative staff, and external stakeholders (including MOE/SPEA authorities). Communication & liaison: Draft internal bulletins, newsletters, and official announcements; handle escalated inquiries from parents and visitors professionally. Event & project management: Assist in organizing school-wide events, leadership meetings, staff orientations, and inspection visits. Data & records management: Maintain precise school records, prepare reports, and track action items arising from executive leadership meetings. Qualifications & experience Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Education, Communications, or a related field. Experience: Minimum 3 years of executive secretarial or administrative support experience, ideally within a K–12 school environment in the UAE. Language proficiency: Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic is required. Technical skills: Exceptional proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and school management software (SIS). Key competencies: Outstanding interpersonal skills, strong problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to multitask calmly under tight deadlines. Apply Now