Facilities Administrative Associate
Job profile
Seeking a talented innovative progressive administrative associate to support faculty and staff in an invigorating safe, supportive and stimulating ecosystem in a state-of-the-art purpose-built facility. The ideal talented individual should be empowered to make the greatest positive impact to the community, embrace all members of faculty and staff within his or her interactive environment, be principled and be committed to the well-being of self, faculty, staff and students.
Description of position
The International School of Kuwait (ISK) is seeking an inspirational administrative associate to support the Facilities and Procurement Department while helping to realize the School’s vision and mission. The Facilities Administrative Associate will be responsible for a range of administrative duties such as: liaising with prospective clients and service provider; assisting in the induction process of newly contracted service providers; processing and maintaining accurate documentation and detailed records of all facilities personnel; monitoring the day-to-day maintenance and operation of the buildings and ground of the campus; communicating effectively with all levels of School Leadership and Teaching and Support staff on a daily basis; and other reasonable duties as deemed appropriate by the Head of Facilities and Procurement.
The Facilities Administrative Associate will support all members of this incredibly diverse community with cultural competence and an emphasis on integrity, well-being, inquiry, empowerment, inclusivity.
Application for position
To ensure our full consideration, applications must be received no later than Wednesday 22 January, 2020. All applicants in the talent pool must provide a Letter of Interest that addresses the duties and responsibilities for the desired position. In addition, a curriculum vitae/ résumé must accompany the Letter of Interest and three references must be provided, one of which must be the applicant’s current employer. References will not be contacted until a firm Offer of Employment is made.
Al Ekhlas International Education and the International School of Kuwait are totally committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expect the same from all of its employees. All new employees will be subject to enhanced pre-employment clearance, including identity checks, criminal background check, qualification checks and employment checks to include exploration of any gaps in employment history and two satisfactory employment checks.
Applications for this position will be received directly by the school and will not be reviewed by Teach Away's Placement Coordinators.
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| Location | Mahboula, Kuwait |
| Start Date | July 2020 |
| Eligible Candidates | University Graduate, Office/Administration Staff |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
Job Benefits
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Qualifications and Requirements
| Required Certificates | Other Certification |
| Education Required | Bachelor |
| Major | Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or management, project management. |
| Additional School Requirements | |
Experience of working in a busy office environment, with impeccable administrative and customer-oriented service skills. An organized and flexible approach to work is absolutely essential for success in this position. Working knowledge of the Microsoft Suite and Google Suite is essential. The ability to assess a situation and take appropriate action in a timely manner and being able to prioritize tasks, with accuracy and working to strict guidelines, taking initiative while fostering a sense of creative thinking and contributing actively and constructively to a team are essential success indicators for this position. Oral and written communication and interpersonal skills in English and Arabic are essential. | |