# Executive Assistant & Administrative Officer — Regent International School

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Location: Dubai, UAE
Type: contract · Level: senior
Monthly salary: AED 18,000 to 22,000 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-07-24
Apply: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/executive-assistant-administrative-officer-at-regent-international-school-4444932531?_l=en

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## Description

Job Purpose:

The Executive Assistant will have a broad set of responsibilities that range from supporting the Senior Leadership Team, to supporting the day-to-day operations of the larger School Leadership team. This position requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks efficiently.

• Devising and maintaining office systems, including data management and filing;

• Take notes at meetings or provide general assistance during presentations.

• Screening telephone calls, enquirers and requests, and handling them when appropriate;

• Meeting and greeting visitors at all levels of Seniority.

• Organizing and maintaining diaries and making appointments.

• Dealing with incoming email, faxes and post, often corresponding on behalf of the SLT.

• Organizing and attending meetings and taking dictation and minutes; - Organising and facilitating meetings, workshops, and events involving the secondary schools' leadership team, ensuring accurate filing and distribution of meeting minutes.

• Identify, prepare, and compile necessary materials to ensure the SLT has the appropriate information for meetings, reports, presentations, and special projects.

• Responsible for organizing and maintaining the SLT’s diary, managing e-mail, school communications, distributing minutes, organizing school events, and a range of further administrative responsibilities as required.

• Ensure necessary records are maintained that can readily provide current, accurate and accessible information

• Provide coordination support to the Senior Management Team and academic staff

• Assist in budget management and financial record-keeping, tracking expenses, reconciling accounts, and processing purchase orders as needed.

• Own and improve existing processes that support the School Leadership team; and

• Support the SLT members with various ad-hoc projects and other administrative duties as needed.

Job specification:

We will be excited to hear from you if you

• Are a Graduate in any discipline, preferably Business Administration with a minimum of 5 years of professional administrative experience working effectively in a dynamic and in a cross-functional environment.

• Experience in a school or an education sector in the UAE is preferred but not essential.

• An excellent communicator, both written and verbal, and have experience building interpersonal relationships with diverse audiences.

• Ability to effectively communicate information and ideas in written and verbal format, and build and maintain relationships.

• Good technical understanding and should be able to grasp, understand & use various software & tools

• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.

• Experience in writing business correspondence

• Strong computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.

• Ability to take initiative to manage workflow and priorities

• Excellent organizational skills and multi-tasking ability

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and management

• Sound judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality.

• This is a local contract with no benefits.

Candidates are invited to complete our Online Application by visiting: http://forteseducation.com/Careers/Current-Openings

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## Requirements

We will be excited to hear from you if you
- Are a Graduate in any discipline, preferably Business Administration with a minimum of 5 years of professional administrative experience working effectively in a dynamic and in a cross-functional environment.
- Experience in a school or an education sector in the UAE is preferred but not essential.
- An excellent communicator, both written and verbal, and have experience building interpersonal relationships with diverse audiences.
- Ability to effectively communicate information and ideas in written and verbal format, and build and maintain relationships.
- Good technical understanding and should be able to grasp, understand & use various software & tools
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
- Experience in writing business correspondence
- Strong computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
- Ability to take initiative to manage workflow and priorities
- Excellent organizational skills and multi-tasking ability
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and management
- Sound judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality.

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