Executive assistant to president

3 weeks ago


Manama, Manama, Bahrain Gulf University, Kingdom Of Bahrain Full time

Job Title: Executive Assistant to the President

The Executive Assistant to the President plays a crucial role in supporting the university's leadership, ensuring the smooth operation of the president's office, and facilitating communication within the institution.

Key Responsibilities:Administrative Support:
  • Manage the president's calendar, ensuring all meetings, appointments, and events are efficiently scheduled.
  • Prepare and organize documents, presentations, and reports for the president.
  • Handle correspondence (email, phone, mail) and prioritize messages for the president.
  • Coordinate travel arrangements and accommodations for the president and other senior leadership.
Communication:
  • Serve as a liaison between the president's office and internal/external stakeholders.
  • Draft communications, speeches, and other materials on behalf of the president.
  • Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive matters and information.
Meeting Coordination:
  • Organize and prepare materials for board meetings, faculty meetings, and other strategic events.
  • Take and distribute meeting minutes as needed.
  • Ensure follow-up on action items from meetings involving the president.
Project Management:
  • Oversee special projects and initiatives at the request of the president, including strategic planning, events, and key university activities.
  • Track progress, meet deadlines, and report back on outcomes.
Event Coordination:
  • Plan and execute university events, such as alumni gatherings, donor meetings, faculty/staff appreciation events, and public lectures involving the president.
  • Ensure the president's involvement in university events aligns with their schedule.
Budget and Resource Management:
  • Assist with managing budgets for the president's office.
  • Ensure resources are allocated efficiently and expenditures are tracked.

Key Skills:

  • Organizational Skills: The ability to manage multiple tasks, handle complex schedules, and ensure that everything runs smoothly.
  • Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills for drafting correspondence, reports, and presentations.
  • Attention to Detail: The ability to review documents, take accurate minutes, and manage calendars without missing key details.
  • Problem-Solving: Ability to anticipate issues and proactively solve problems to keep operations running efficiently.
  • Discretion: Handling sensitive or confidential information with professionalism and confidentiality.
  • Technology Proficiency: Familiarity with office software, scheduling tools, and communication platforms, like Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, or similar tools.
  • Relationship Building: Build strong relationships with faculty, staff, students, and external partners to ensure effective collaboration.

Educational Background & Experience: A degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field is often preferred. Experience in administrative support, especially in a higher education setting, is highly valued. Experience working with executive-level leadership and managing high-stakes situations. This role requires someone who is adaptable, professional, and capable of working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, balancing both routine administrative tasks and more strategic responsibilities.

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