Description:

General information about institution

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah(AURAK) is an independent co-education institution of HigherEducation that provides an integrated American-style, undergraduateand graduate education. All programs are accredited by the Ministryof Education of the UAE, and the university recently receivedinitial accreditation through SACSCOC in the United States. TheAmerican model of higher education ensures not only skills inspecific academic fields, but also a general education curriculumthat exposes students to new ideas and ways of thinking criticallyabout local and global issues. The multicultural student body atAURAK offers candidates the opportunity to teach and conductresearch in one of the most diverse countries in the world. AURAKis a young and rapidly growing university. AURAK is located in RasAl Khaimah, one of the Northern Emirates and a rapidly growingregion. The beauty of Ras Al Khaimah is reflected in its traditionsand diverse landscapes — its white sandy beaches, themajestic Hajjar Mountains, the expansive desert and its sandsdunes, and the many historical sites.

JobPurpose

The Administrative Assistant isresponsible for assisting the Line Manager in carrying out the dayto day task related to the Office of Procurement &Auxiliary Services.

Minimum Qualificationand Education

Essential: High School orAssociate Diploma with good spoken and written English.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Multi-tasking, Flexible to change, Attention to Detail, QuickLearner, Administration & Customer Service knowledge.

Work Experience

3 yearsof experience in Procurement/Purchase, Negotiation, Documentation,Order Management

Language proficiencyrequired

Essential: English

Desirable: Arabic

Competencies

Service Excellence-

Professional Ethics and Integrity-

Problem-solving-

Time Management

Teamwork

Reportingline

Manager of the Office of Procurement& Auxiliary Services