Senior Administrative Assistant

About the role

The College of Law at Abu Dhabi University is looking for a Senior Administrative Assistant to support the Dean’s office. This full‑time position ensures smooth daily operations, acting as the primary point of contact between the Dean, faculty, staff, students and external partners.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the Dean’s calendar, schedule appointments and coordinate meetings.
• Prepare, edit and distribute correspondence, reports and presentations.
• Maintain accurate records, filing systems and confidential documents.
• Serve as liaison, facilitating communication with faculty, staff, students and external stakeholders.
• Assist with planning and execution of Dean‑initiated projects and events.
• Handle travel arrangements and expense reporting.

Required profile

• Proven experience in high‑level administrative support, preferably in an academic setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving abilities.
• High degree of professionalism, accountability and discretion.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across departments.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Scheduling software (e.g., Outlook Calendar, Google Calendar or similar).