Personal Assistant to Director and CEO

As a Personal Assistant to the Director and CEO of MICA, your primary responsibility will be to manage the Director and CEO's office efficiently. This includes handling calendar management, travel arrangements, office activities, documentation, guest management, and basic report generation. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth functioning of the office by coordinating internal and external meetings, handling communication through phone calls, emails, and face-to-face interactions, and preparing minutes of meetings. Additionally, you will be responsible for coordinating with academic and non-academic departments, facilitating logistics and organizing events, and providing administrative support for events and conferences. Your role will also involve being responsive to the Director & CEO's national and international travel needs and goals, hosting international and national guests, and maintaining professional and cordial communication at all times. You will need to liaise with internal stakeholders and external entities, collaborate with diverse teams and individuals, and work under pressure while meeting strict deadlines. Multitasking abilities, flexibility, and adaptability are essential qualities for this role. To qualify for this position, you should have a Master's degree or MBA, with your education completed in English medium and a good academic track record. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are required, along with proficiency in MS Office, PowerPoint, Excel, Grammarly, and ChatGPT. A minimum of seven to ten years of relevant experience, preferably in the education sector, is necessary. Experience working in an academic environment or as a Personal Assistant/Executive Assistant for academic support is highly desirable. Fluency in Hindi and Gujarati languages is an added advantage. Candidates based in Ahmedabad/Gujarat and those who can join immediately will be preferred for this role. The type of appointment can be regular or contractual, with an annual CTC ranging from Rs. 5 to 8 Lakhs. To apply, please complete the online application form provided in the job posting and upload your CV and cover letter/writing sample. Incomplete applications without a CV and cover letter may not be considered. The last date to submit your application is October 15, 2024, by 5 PM.,