We seek an administrative assistant to join our fast-growing, highly congenial workplace. The ideal candidate is efficient, detail-oriented, and skilled in developing and maintaining workplace and customer relationships.
Job Responsibilities:
· Provides administrative support to ensure efficient office operations.
· Maintains physical and digital filing systems.
· Answers phone calls and directs callers to appropriate personnel, schedules appointments, and assists clients and other visitors.
· Responds to emails and other digital queries and correspondence.
· Manages calendars.
· Drafts and edits letters, reports, RFP responses and other documents.
· Follow up with departments for reports.
· Records MOM.
· Inputs and updates information in databases and spreadsheets.
· Prepares meeting agendas and takes meeting minutes.
· Coordinates logistics for meetings, including room setup and catering.
· Uses word processing and presentation software to create and edit documents.
· Operates and maintains office equipment, including printers, copiers, and fax machines.
· Researches as requested and compiles and summarizes information for reports or presentations.
· Works closely with other administrative staff and supports other colleagues as needed.
· Works with sensitive information with discretion to maintain confidentiality and security and ensure compliance with privacy policies and regulations.
· Ensures that deadlines are met and adapts to changing priorities.
· Presents a positive and professional image for the organization.
Education, Experience, and Skills Requirements:
· Proficient in English & Arabic, reading, writing and speaking.
· Typing speed of 30-35 WPM.
· Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or equivalent.
· Past administrative experience or tenure in an office setting is a plus.
· Digital literacy and research skills, including the ability to analyze the reliability of information.
· Familiarity with standard office platforms, such as Microsoft Office.
· Fluent in MS Excel.
· Data management and entry skills, including the ability to maintain and improve filing systems.
· Accurate record-keeping and Organizational skills.
· Written communication skills.
· Time management, multitasking, and flexibility.
· Interpersonal skills, professional and courteous demeanor, excellent office and phone etiquette, and the ability to diffuse tense situations.
· Ability to work well under pressure and navigate multiple deadlines.
· Ability to work well independently and in collaboration with others.