Executive Secretary📣 Job Ad

Join the International Schools Group (ISG) as an Executive Assistant!
We are seeking a dedicated and organized Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support to our principal/administrator. Your role will be vital in ensuring the efficient operation of the principal's/administrator’s office in a dynamic educational environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the principal’s/administrator's calendar, schedule meetings, and oversee information flow.
• Handle communication with visitors, phone inquiries, and correspondence.
• Provide personal assistant support, including managing travel and accommodation arrangements.
• Take minutes during meetings and prepare documentation for various departments.
• Supervise the administrative support team and ensure effective operations.
• Perform bookkeeping and site-based finance duties, including managing petty cash.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Experience:

• Previous experience as an Executive Assistant or similar role.
• Experience in supervising other employees.

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality.

At ISG, we believe in fostering a safe and collaborative environment where students and staff can thrive. Join us and make a difference in the lives of students at our esteemed schools!

Join the International Schools Group (ISG) as an Executive Secretary! In this role, you will be an integral part of the Support Services Office, contributing to the smooth operation of our educational facilities.

Position Summary: The Support Services Secretary will handle various responsibilities aimed at assisting the Operations Departments across the ISG Schools, including maintenance requests, procurement activities, and general administrative support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate commitment to the safety and security of children.
• Manage urgent maintenance requests and communications.
• Track maintenance requests via Kissflow.
• Oversee procurement activities including purchase requests and invoicing.
• Organize maintenance schedules and maintain inventory of supplies.
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding for contractors.
• Provide administrative support to the Operations Department, including budget tracking and reporting.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Previous work experience in Support Services is a plus.
• Flexibility in working hours is required.

Skills:

• Excellent command of English and Arabic.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• A team player who can work with minimal supervision.

About ISG: Founded in 1962, ISG serves expatriate families in Saudi Arabia, offering British, American, and International curricula. We are dedicated to the safety and protection of children and have a commitment to academic excellence within a supportive community.

Join Our Team as an Executive Assistant!

The Executive Assistant to the Director of Teaching and Learning plays a vital role in supporting the strategic initiatives and daily operations of ISG's Teaching and Learning Office. This position requires exceptional organizational, communication, and project coordination skills to ensure seamless support across curriculum development, professional learning, and instructional leadership. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, demonstrating initiative, professionalism, and a collaborative spirit.

Position Duties:
The Successful Candidate Will Be Expected To:

• Demonstrate a commitment to the safety and security of children and young people (child protection).
• Acquire and maintain a working knowledge of ISG District organization policies, practices, and procedures.
• Provide administrative, finance-related records, and personal assistant support to the principal/administrator.
• Screen visitors, phone calls, and distribute correspondence for the administrator.
• Manage administrator's and/or department’s calendar and diary, and schedule meetings.
• Be the primary point of contact among administrators, employees, parents, and other external partners.
• Manage information flow in a timely and accurate manner.
• Make travel and accommodation arrangements for the administrator.
• Take minutes during meetings.
• Format information and respond to internal and external communication – memos, emails, presentations, reports, etc.
• Research and organize data to represent the administrator for presentation to directors, executives, and others.
• Redirect communication and inquiries to the appropriate persons for action.
• Manage the department’s bookkeeping and other site-based finance-related duties, prepare requisitions, manage petty cash, etc.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Manage consultant and vendor relationships including travel, service agreements, and the like.
• Communicate with and prepare documentation for the ISG Human Resources department (both recruitment and employee relations).
• Assist with events planning.
• Organize and maintain the office filing system.
• Supervise/oversee the performance of other administrative support staff.
• Evaluate, support, and revise programs across the department and schools as assigned.

Qualifications And Knowledge:
The ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study.
• Excellent MS Office and Google Suite knowledge.

Experience And Skills:
The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous work experience as an executive assistant, personal assistant, or similar role.
• Previous work experience in supervising other employees.

Skills:
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to supervise other employees.