Reports to the Director of Research at Abu Dhabi University.
Responsibilities: - Supporting the Director of Research by managing correspondence and communication related to the Office of Research & Sponsored Programs (ORSP)
- Undertaking tasks independently and proactively as assigned by the Director from time to time
- Communicating messages and scheduling appointments on behalf of the Director
- Maintaining confidentiality of information and disseminating information only on a need-to-know basis
- Preparing presentations, compiling records, drafting letters, forming agendas for the department
- Updating, analyzing, and reporting research productivity at Abu Dhabi University to the Director
- Facilitating and managing all aspects of research funding cycles
- Organizing workshops, seminars, and the annual Undergraduate Research Competition
- Coordinating with various departments and units for ORSP tasks within the university
- Filing of documents and correspondence appropriately, both in electronic and other forms
Required Qualifications: - Bachelor’s Degree
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, in particular)
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
- Attention to detail and problem solving skills
Position will be temporary and can lead to permanent employment based on performance.
