Administrative Assistant
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About the Role
Think First Academy is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support daily operations, including payroll calculations, student admissions, record maintenance, and administrative tasks.
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Responsibilities
- Perform general office administrative duties to ensure smooth and efficient operation of the academy
- Assist with staff and teacher payroll calculations, ensuring accuracy and timely processing
- Support student admissions, school applications, and follow up communications
- Maintain accurate student records and administrative documentation
- Develop proficiency in the academy's operational systems including CRM and student information management systems
- Provide administrative support for academic programmes, examinations, events, and day to day school operations
Requirements
- Prior experience in administration or a related role is preferred
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and ability to learn new systems
- Excellent attention to detail and problem solving abilities
- Good communication skills and ability to coordinate with different teams
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Company Description
- Think First Academy is a KHDA approved educational institution in Dubai, specialising in international education pathways, language development, and academic support programmes since 2016.
- The Academy offers IGCSE, A Level, BTEC, IELTS preparation, Academic English, and Chinese language education.
- Think First Academy fosters a collaborative and student centred learning environment where innovation, academic excellence, and professional development are highly valued.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform general office administrative duties to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the academy.
- Assist with staff and teacher payroll calculations, ensuring accuracy and timely processing of salary related information.
- Support student admissions, school applications, and follow up communications, liaising with students, parents, schools, and partner institutions as required.
- Maintain accurate student records and administrative documentation in accordance with academy policies and compliance requirements.
- Develop proficiency in the academy's operational systems, including CRM, student information management systems, and other digital platforms.
- Provide administrative support for academic programmes, examinations, events, and day to day school operations as required.
Requirements
- Prior experience in administration or a related role is preferred.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and ability to learn new systems.
- Excellent attention to detail and problem solving abilities.
- Good communication skills and ability to coordinate with different teams.
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