Personal Secretary (Schools)

We are seeking a highly discreet, loyal, and efficient Personal Secretary to the Chairman of our schools. This pivotal role requires an individual with mandatory prior experience in the K-12 education sector. The PS will manage the Chairman’s office, act as a primary liaison between leadership and staff, and ensure seamless administrative operations with minimal local travel required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Executive Support: Manage the Chairman’s complex schedule, appointments, and travel arrangements. Act as the primary gatekeeper for all communications (calls, emails, correspondence).
• Communication & Liaison: Draft, proofread, and prepare confidential reports, presentations, and documents. Act as a discreet and professional bridge between the Chairman and Principals/staff, conveying directives clearly and gathering necessary feedback.
• School Coordination & Knowledge: Coordinate administrative tasks across schools. Familiarity with CBSE and Cambridge curriculum systems is required to assist in monitoring academic reports and initiatives.
• Reporting & Confidentiality: Ensure timely delivery of reports to the Chairman. Maintain the highest level of confidentiality with all sensitive information, records, and personal matters.
• Office Management: Organise meetings, take confidential minutes, maintain meticulous filing systems (electronic and physical), and ensure timely follow-up on all action points.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience: Mandatory 3-5+ years of experience in an administrative or secretarial role within an Indian K-12 school/educational institution. Experience supporting senior leadership is essential.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of school operations, particularly CBSE and Cambridge board systems.
• Skills: Exceptional communication (written and verbal English), organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Attributes: High degree of integrity, professionalism, loyalty, reliability, and ability to multitask effectively.
• Travel: Minimal local travel required as needed for essential coordination.
• Language Proficiency: Mandatory proficiency in English, Hindi, and Telugu (written and spoken) to effectively communicate across all school branches and local stakeholders.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to ₹80,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person