Assistant to the Principal

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.