Administrative Officer - Emirati Talents (Abu Dhabi)

About the role

Liwa University, which offers graduate and undergraduate programmes across four colleges on campuses in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, is looking for an Administrative Officer for its Emirati Talents programme. The post provides administrative and clerical support so that the office runs efficiently, covering day-to-day tasks such as scheduling meetings, organising files and handling communications.

Key responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day duties including phone calls, emails and other correspondence.
• Maintain and organise office records, files and documents, and create and keep filing systems.
• Assist with meeting agendas, minutes and document distribution; reserve rooms and conference facilities.
• Order and maintain stationery and equipment, and keep common areas tidy.
• Book travel and accommodation and prepare conferences; arrange in-house and external events.
• Sort and distribute incoming mail and send outgoing mail, and photocopy and print documents.
• Ensure office activities meet health and safety requirements and report hazards.
• Use Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel to produce correspondence, presentations, records, spreadsheets and databases.
• Keep diaries, arrange appointments and travel for staff, and protect confidential information.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or management; a secretarial certificate is beneficial.
• Preferably 2-3 years of experience in an administrative or secretarial role.
• Written and spoken English and Arabic.
• Discretion, accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to stay calm under pressure.

Required skills

• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Confidence with IT and computer packages.
• Good organisational, time-management and communication skills.