Administration Assistant - School Operations
Posted date [2026-10-04]
(ID: 52908)
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Aldar Education is a leading education provider in the UAE, delivering inclusive, sustainable, and innovative learning experiences that inspire students and support community development. The organization offers a diverse portfolio of educational brands, covering all stages from early years to adult learning, with a wide range of curricula across multiple locations in Abu Dhabi and beyond. With a mix of owned and managed schools, Aldar Education ensures high standards in teaching, modern facilities, and a supportive environment for students, educators, and staff, maintaining a strong commitment to quality education and continuous improvement.... |
Job Description and Requirements
Administration Assistant - School OperationsJob Snapshot
Role: Administration Assistant
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Education Management
Function: Administrative Support
Experience: Minimum 2 years experience in a similar administrative role
Job Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Aldar Education is seeking an Administration Assistant to join Yasmina British Academy in Abu Dhabi, UAE, for the 2026-2027 academic year. The role provides day-to-day administrative and operational support across school activities, with responsibilities covering meeting coordination, confidential office duties, staff housing documentation, procurement processes, financial tracking and transportation requirements.
The position requires an organised administrative professional with previous data management experience, strong Excel capabilities and basic knowledge of ERP and procurement processes. Experience working within an educational environment is also required.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Education Management
Function: Administrative Support
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Main Responsibilities
- Attend
administration meetings and accurately prepare minutes, action points and related records.
- Perform secretarial and general office duties, including tasks involving confidential information.
- Raise purchase requisitions related to staff housing and follow up on associated purchase orders.
- Create Goods Receipt Notes upon receipt of goods.
- Coordinate the collection of staff housing documentation, including Tawtheeq and utility registration records.
- Provide guidance where required during the housing documentation process.
- Assist with tracking payables and receivables to support accurate financial records.
- Work with relevant stakeholders to assess and confirm transportation requirements for school field trips.
- Participate in training sessions relevant to the responsibilities of the position.
- Complete additional duties assigned by the line manager.
Qualifications and Experience
- Diploma or bachelor\'s degree.
- Minimum 2 years experience in a similar administrative role.
- Previous data management experience.
- Basic knowledge of ERP and procurement.
- Experience working in a similar role.
- Experience working within an educational context.
- Clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check or police check.
Systems and Data Skills
Strong general IT capability is required for this position, particularly the ability to work confidently with administrative and data-management systems.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel capability.
- Experience working with Macros, dashboards and complex data management.
- Experience with Office 365.
- Experience with SharePoint.
- Experience with Microsoft Forms.
- Basic ERP knowledge.
- Understanding of procurement processes and documentation.
Professional Skills
The successful candidate should be fluent in English with strong written and verbal communication skills. The role requires excellent interpersonal and organisational abilities, a high level of professionalism and the flexibility to work effectively as part of a team.
A positive, solution-focused approach is important when coordinating with colleagues and other stakeholders across the school\'s administrative operations.
About the Company
Aldar Education operates a family of schools in the UAE. This Administration Assistant position supports Yasmina British Academy by helping maintain effective administrative, procurement, documentation and operational processes within the school.
- Perform secretarial and general office duties, including tasks involving confidential information.
- Raise purchase requisitions related to staff housing and follow up on associated purchase orders.
- Create Goods Receipt Notes upon receipt of goods.
- Coordinate the collection of staff housing documentation, including Tawtheeq and utility registration records.
- Provide guidance where required during the housing documentation process.
- Assist with tracking payables and receivables to support accurate financial records.
- Work with relevant stakeholders to assess and confirm transportation requirements for school field trips.
- Participate in training sessions relevant to the responsibilities of the position.
- Complete additional duties assigned by the line manager.
Qualifications and Experience
- Diploma or bachelor\'s degree.
- Minimum 2 years experience in a similar administrative role.
- Previous data management experience.
- Basic knowledge of ERP and procurement.
- Experience working in a similar role.
- Experience working within an educational context.
- Clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check or police check.
Systems and Data Skills
Strong general IT capability is required for this position, particularly the ability to work confidently with administrative and data-management systems.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel capability.
- Experience working with Macros, dashboards and complex data management.
- Experience with Office 365.
- Experience with SharePoint.
- Experience with Microsoft Forms.
- Basic ERP knowledge.
- Understanding of procurement processes and documentation.
Professional Skills
The successful candidate should be fluent in English with strong written and verbal communication skills. The role requires excellent interpersonal and organisational abilities, a high level of professionalism and the flexibility to work effectively as part of a team.
A positive, solution-focused approach is important when coordinating with colleagues and other stakeholders across the school\'s administrative operations.
About the Company
Aldar Education operates a family of schools in the UAE. This Administration Assistant position supports Yasmina British Academy by helping maintain effective administrative, procurement, documentation and operational processes within the school.
