Executive Assistant to the CEO

About the role

International Community Schools (ICS) is seeking a highly professional Executive Assistant to support the CEO in a fast‑paced, multi‑campus educational environment. The role involves providing top‑level administrative, strategic coordination and communication support.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the CEO’s calendar, travel, appointments and executive correspondence.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, briefing notes, presentations and take accurate minutes.
• Act as the central liaison between the CEO, senior leadership, school principals, department heads and external stakeholders.
• Monitor strategic initiatives, consolidate reports and track action items to ensure timely execution.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Communications or related field.
• 5–8 years of experience supporting C‑level executives, preferably in the UAE education sector.
• Excellent written and spoken English; Arabic proficiency is a strong advantage.
• Demonstrated discretion, proactive thinking and strong organizational skills.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Advanced proficiency in Google Workspace.
• Experience with presentation tools and digital collaboration platforms.