The Student Residential Life Department is seeking a highly organized and proactive Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive support services and contribute to the smooth operation of the department on a daily basis.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the office of Student Residential Life Department (SRLD).
• Coordinates, oversees and performs a wide variety of administrative and secretarial support activities.
• Promotes SRLD events on social media outlets.
• Supports daily departmental activities including student events and activities.
• Attends to student requests and queries.
• Collaborates with internal administrative units such as Finance, Human Resources, Visa Services, Transportation, Media, and Procurement to perform a wide variety of tasks including banner requisitions, publications, part-time staff contracts, staff training, gate passes for visitors, visas, press releases and many more.
• Coordinates arrangements for special events including catering, announcements, invitations and venue preparation.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required

• Bachelor\'s Degree in any related field.
• Experience working in an administrative position.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Computer literate with high aptitude for technology
• Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
• Experience of delivering a high level of customer service
• Experience in a higher education work environment is an advantage.
• Arabic communication skills is an advantage.
• UAE National preferred.

How to Apply

• Interested applicants should fill out the

. * AUS alumni are encouraged to apply. Applicants who do not meet specified requirements will not be shortlisted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• AUS is an equal opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, disability or marital status. Opportunities for employment are based solely upon one\'s qualifications.

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