# Personal Assistant to Chief Executive Officer — Sharjah American International School

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Location: Sharjah, UAE
Type: full_time · Level: mid
Monthly salary: AED 18,700 to 25,500 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-09-30
Apply: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/personal-assistant-to-chief-executive-officer-at-sharjah-american-international-school-4473728367?_l=en

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## Description

Duties and responsibilities

• Manage the CEO's calendar end-to-end: schedule, prioritize, and protect time across internal meetings, board commitments, and external stakeholders

• Handle confidential personal tasks as directed: household scheduling, family travel, gift procurement, vendor management

• Coordinate domestic and international travel including flights, hotels, ground transport, visa arrangements, and detailed itineraries

• Screen, draft, and triage executive email and correspondence, ensuring the CEO sees only what requires direct attention

• Prepare briefing documents, background research, and talking points before board meetings, investor calls, and media appearances

• Act as primary gatekeeper and first point of contact for executives, board members, investors, and high-priority external parties

• Track action items and follow-up commitments from meetings; chase deadlines across departments on the CEO's behalf

• Manage expense reporting, invoice approvals, and reimbursement submissions in accordance with company policy

• Anticipate the CEO's needs by maintaining awareness of their priorities, relationships, and upcoming commitments across all contexts

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, communications, or a related field (preferred by most corporate employers)

Experience:

• 3–5 years supporting a C-suite executive, board-level principal, or equivalent high-demand role

• Experience in a fast-paced environment: high-growth startup, financial services, private equity, legal, or management consulting

• Prior exposure to confidential information with a documented history of discretion

Technical skills:

• Calendar platforms: Google Workspace and Microsoft 365/Outlook at advanced level

• Travel booking: Concur, TripActions, Egencia, or direct corporate travel desk coordination

• Communication tools: Slack, Teams, and executive email management at volume

• Document preparation: PowerPoint or Keynote for briefing decks; Word and Google Docs for correspondence

• Expense management: Concur, Expensify, or NetSuite expense workflows

• AI productivity tools: Otter.ai, Superhuman, Motion, or equivalent for meeting notes and email triage

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## Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, communications, or a related field (preferred by most corporate employers)

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