Academic Administrative Assistant

About the role

The American University of Bahrain is seeking a full‑time Academic Administrative Assistant to support the Deans of its Colleges and the broader academic affairs functions. This position provides essential administrative assistance to ensure smooth operation of college activities and faculty coordination.

Key responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the College Dean and faculty, including scheduling and coordinating work actions.
• Receive and respond to enquiries from program coordinators, QA officers, external organisations and the public.
• Collect, organise and analyse data for specialised reports and operating reports.
• Maintain archived documents and SharePoint sites.
• Assist in developing university policies and procedures.
• Prepare meeting materials, presentations and take minutes for college committees.
• Support accreditation processes and coordinate curriculum changes with QA officers.
• Facilitate onboarding of new faculty by liaising with HR, IT and library services.
• Liaise with program coordinators for internships, capstones and guest‑speaker arrangements.

Required profile

• Fresh graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Business or an equivalent field.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building abilities.
• Ability to work independently and responsibly.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Required skills

• Basic bookkeeping practices.