- Salary
- $2k – $2k/mo
- Location
- Dubai, Dubai, AE
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Administration
- Seniority
- Director
- Source
- BetterTeam
Description
Executive Assistant to Senior Director
About the Role:
We are looking for a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Executive Assistant to the Senior Director to provide high-level administrative, operational, and coordination support.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Senior Director to manage day-to-day priorities, coordinate meetings and activities, track projects and follow-ups, conduct research, and ensure tasks are completed efficiently and on time.
This role is ideal for someone who is resourceful, dependable, tech-savvy, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. The candidate should be able to work independently, manage multiple priorities, communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, and use modern tools, including AI and automation platforms, to improve productivity and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
Executive & Administrative Support:
- Provide day-to-day executive and administrative support to the Senior Director.
- Manage calendars, meetings, appointments, reminders, and schedules.
- Organize meeting agendas, notes, action items, and follow-ups.
- Assist with correspondence, documents, presentations, reports, and other business materials.
- Track priorities, deadlines, and commitments to ensure timely completion.
- Coordinate with internal teams, external partners, vendors, and other stakeholders on behalf of the Senior Director.
- Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive business information professionally.
Research & Analysis:
- Conduct online and market research on business opportunities, vendors, tools, competitors, technologies, and industry developments.
- Research AI tools, automation platforms, and emerging technologies, including Agentic AI solutions.
- Prepare clear summaries, comparisons, reports, and recommendations for the Senior Director.
- Identify suitable tools, vendors, services, and solutions based on business requirements.
- Support the Senior Director in gathering information required for business decisions and new initiatives.
Project & Operations Coordination:
- Maintain project trackers, task lists, timelines, and operational documentation.
- Monitor ongoing activities and follow up with responsible team members to ensure progress.
- Help translate the Senior Director's ideas and priorities into clear action items and execution plans.
- Coordinate across departments and stakeholders to keep projects moving forward.
- Identify opportunities to improve workflows, processes, and operational efficiency.
- Assist with the implementation of AI-driven, digital, and automation-based processes where appropriate.
- Support ad hoc projects and business initiatives assigned by the Senior Director.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong internet research and analytical skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong coordination and follow-up abilities.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Ability to learn new tools, systems, and processes quickly.
- Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, ChatGPT, and online collaboration tools.
- Basic understanding of or strong interest in AI, automation, and emerging technology.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and changing business environment.
Preferred Qualities:
- Previous experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Executive Coordinator, or similar role.
- Experience supporting senior management, directors, executives, or business owners.
- Resourceful and solution-oriented approach to work.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
- Tech-savvy, curious, and adaptable.
- Professional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and follow-through.
- Ability to anticipate needs and proactively address priorities.
Ideal Candidate:
We are looking for someone who can:
- Keep the Senior Director organized and focused on key priorities.
- Manage schedules, tasks, meetings, and follow-ups efficiently.
- Conduct thorough research and present information clearly.
- Coordinate effectively with teams, vendors, and external stakeholders.
- Use modern technology and AI tools to improve productivity.
- Work independently while maintaining strong communication with the Senior Director.
- Take ownership of tasks and ensure they are completed.
- Turn ideas and instructions into clear, actionable next steps.