Office Executive - Tours & Travel

Namaste

The DAV Group - Chennai, functioning under the aegis of Tamil Nadu Arya Samaj Educational Society was established in 1970 at Gopalapuram in Chennai with just 50 students. The Group today, caters to over 40,000 students across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. It has a staff of 1500 plus which includes 1,200 teachers. Four of our branches have been consistently ranked amongst top 15 schools in the country.

In addition to K-12 schooling, DAV has recently ventured into Higher Education with DAV-SMK Fomra College of Arts & Science at Kelambakkam, Chennai.

In this context, we would be interested in recruiting suitable candidates for the position of Office executive - Tours & Travel

Job Description

The Office Executive -Tours & Travel plays a pivotal role in coordinating and facilitating travel arrangements for school-related trips and excursions. This position involves managing all aspects of travel logistics, ensuring the safety and comfort of students, faculty, and staff during their journeys. The Travel Office Executive will work closely with school administrators, teachers, and external travel agencies to organize trips, handle reservations, and address any travel-related concerns. Transport management for Head office staffs, visiting guests & other travel related co - ordinations as well.

Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Tourism, Business Administration, or related field (preferred).
• Proven experience in travel coordination, event planning, or hospitality management.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to multitask effectively.
• Proficiency in travel booking software, Microsoft Office Suite, and other relevant technology platforms.
• Good Knowledge of MS Office.( Word, Excel, Power point)
• Excellent interpersonal abilities, with the capacity to interact professionally with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills in English & Tamil
• Proficiency in Hindi would be an added advantage.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with school administrators and faculty to plan and organize educational trips, field excursions, and other travel-related activities.
• Transport management for Head office staff, visiting guests & other travel related co - ordination as well.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for schools & Head office regarding travel arrangements and logistics.
• Communicate trip details, schedules, and safety guidelines to participants and stakeholders before departure.
• Maintain accurate records of travel expenses, participant information, and emergency contact details.
• Implement safety protocols and procedures to ensure the well-being of students and staff during travel activities.
• Stay informed about travel advisories, health recommendations, and security updates for destinations.

Salary shall commensurate with experience

• Assist in developing travel budgets, estimating costs, and managing expenditures within allocated funds.

Salary shall commensurate with experience, as applicable

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From ₹25,000.00 per month

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person