Executive Assistant

Role Overview

An established university in Abu Dhabi is seeking an outstanding Executive Assistant to support its President. This is a high-level opportunity within a respected academic institution, suited to someone who works with exceptional discipline, accuracy, and intellectual curiosity.

The role is distinctive: about 70% of the work is executive support and around 30% is personal assistance. It demands complete discretion, adaptability, and a consistently proactive mindset. The President’s calendar requires very precise management, so the ideal candidate must be able to plan ahead, execute flawlessly, and maintain a polished professional presence at all times.

You will interact with a wide range of senior stakeholders, including university leaders, deans, academics, PhD candidates, and founders of innovative start-ups.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level support to the President across executive and personal assistant duties.
• Manage a complex and highly detailed calendar, including international commitments and competing priorities.
• Prepare documents, reports, and presentations to a consistently high professional standard.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders at senior and academic levels.
• Anticipate needs, maintain discretion, and handle sensitive matters with sound judgement.
• Ensure smooth daily operations through careful planning, precision, and follow-through.

Candidate Profile

The employer is looking for a world-class Executive Assistant who is meticulous, highly organised, and comfortable operating in a demanding, high-trust environment. Strong communication, professional polish, and the ability to work confidently with accomplished academics and executives are essential.

Experience in higher education, research organisations, or academic settings would be a strong advantage. Candidates from private industry are also welcome if they can demonstrate the maturity, sophistication, and exacting standards needed for this role.

Additional Information

This position is not a standard administrative role; it is intended for someone who takes pride in excellence and understands the importance of accuracy, discretion, and anticipatory support.

Interested candidates are invited to express their interest in the opportunity.