Administrative Coordinator; Temporary

Job Description

Aldar Education is seeking a Temporary Administrative Coordinator to support our Director of Charter Schools, based in our HQ. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi’s leading school group. The position is for an immediate start. Since its inception in 2007 with just 250 students, Aldar Education has grown into a highly sought‑after education provider, with more than 25 owned and managed premium and super‑premium schools and academies in partnership with some of the world’s most prestigious institutions including Rugby School, King’s College Wimbledon, and Cranleigh.

The Group now serves over 38,000 students through 5,000 educators from more than 100 nationalities to deliver world‑class education across a broad range of curricula and learning pathways from nursery through to K12. At Aldar Education, our impact goes far beyond the classroom: we are proud to contribute to the UAE’s vision for a sustainable, knowledge‑based economy through premium education.

We hire educators and industry professionals who not only embody our values and cultural ethos but also bring a genuine passion for education—qualities central to our mission of shaping the leaders of tomorrow. If you are passionate about excellence and ready to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply and be part of our journey.

• To embody the values, vision and ethos of Aldar Education and to assist in delivering policy which will ensure high quality and successful outcomes for all teaching programmes.
• To support the team by taking meeting minutes, collating and filling all documentation including training material.
• To support with the internal Aldar Education review process by collating, organising and aligning reports.
• To undertake and carry out any other such comparable duties commensurate with the grade of the post, as required by your Line Manager as they occur.
• To lead by example to maintain a high standard of professionalism at all times.

• Establish a filing system and records for all documentation.
• Compile or coordinate the compilation of data, and prepare in the form of reports, analysis, tabulations, etc. Distribute data as instructed.
• Draft letters/memos and routine correspondence for supervisor’s signature. Screen outgoing correspondence before approval.
• Arrange for meetings as instructed, including arranging conferences, visual aids and refreshments. May attend meetings to take minutes.
• Receive, sort and distribute all incoming mail. Make copies as needed and present to supervisor. Prepare outgoing mail for dispatch. Maintain a proper register for incoming/outgoing mail. Ensure direct delivery of confidential material/mail.
• Perform other similar or related duties as assigned, such as liaising with concerned personnel on all visa, travel and accommodation matters involving Divisional employees; circulating correspondence and periodicals as instructed; etc.
• Take minutes for meetings.
• Design and create all marketing materials including preparing webinar links for internal and external views.
• Ensure all marketing and training materials meet brand guidelines and are of a high quality.

• High School Certificate or bachelor’s degree.

• At least 3 years in administration.

• Strong English and communication skills, written and oral.
• Proficient in operating PC, facsimile, photocopier, telex and various office machines, including working knowledge of prevailing popular application software and spreadsheets.
• Ability to type in English and take shorthand at the required Company rates.
• Attention to detail with diligent follow up, and able to execute in a timely manner.
• Skilled in multi‑tasking, meeting deadlines and handling pressure.
• Strong skills with IT and LMS systems.
• Organizational ability, of self and others.
• Collaborative team member.
• Creative skills.
• Forethought and forward planning.
• Talented in networking with cultural sensitivity.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and intercultural awareness.