Job Opportunity at GEMS Education in UAE: Executive Assistant

GEMS Education is offering a job opportunity at GEMS ROYAL DUBAI SCHOOL - DUBAI, UAE as an Executive Assistant. The Executive Assistant is responsible for providing comprehensive support to the Principal and Executive Team. This dynamic position requires the ability to anticipate needs, think critically, and offer solutions to problems with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. 

1. Embrace and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS Core Values. 
2. Own, and be accountable for, the day-to-day running of the management offices ensuring high levels of confidentiality. 
3. Organize and provide oversight for school initiatives and celebrations as required.  
4. Initiate and outline possible projects which will impact positively aspects of the school’s vision. 
5. Develop and cultivate collaborative relationships with all stakeholders -school staff, students, and parents. 
6. Seek out opportunities to promote RDS in the involvement of community projects. 
7. Assist in the organising of school events and facilitate the use of effective strategies for ascertaining and gaining publicity in order to promote the school positively. 
8. Shape and define school systems to enable the effective and efficient running of the Executive Leadership Team in alignment with the overall financial and education plan for the school. 

Skills:

1. A committed and creative individual with excellent organisational skills. 
2. Program/project management skills – running a project within a team. 
3. Experience in areas of corporate strategy  
4. Effective use of Excel, Canva and other media-based programs.  
5. Ability to work autonomously with minimal day-to-day oversight.  
6. To be available outside of core office hours if required 
7. Strong interpersonal skills and able to work effectively with students, staff and parents. 
8. Commitment to improving opportunities for RDS students.  

Application Process:

An up-to-date CV complete with responsibilities and experience to date.  

A letter of application stating why you feel you are suitable for this role. 

About GEMS Academy:

Trusted for over 60 years and now a third generation education family, GEMS Education began in a single school room in Dubai. Today, we have the privilege of educating over 170,000 students from over 176 countries through GEMS owned and managed schools globally; over 270,000 students access resources through our services division.

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