Administrative Manager

About the role

The Administrative Manager will lead daily administrative operations at our Chennai campus, ensuring smooth functioning of all departments and strict adherence to institutional policies. This full‑time, on‑site position works closely with academic and support teams to maintain an efficient, compliant, and service‑focused environment.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate office activities and supervise administrative staff.
• Monitor budgets, track expenditures, and assist with basic financial reporting.
• Maintain accurate records and support regulatory compliance.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, handle queries, and provide excellent customer service to visitors and community members.
• Support event and meeting logistics, including scheduling and resource allocation.
• Identify and implement process‑improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Strong analytical ability to interpret data and optimise processes.
• Clear, professional communication skills for interaction with faculty, staff, students, and external partners.
• Experience in finance or accounting tasks such as budgeting and expense tracking.
• Relevant administrative or operations management experience in an educational or institutional setting is advantageous.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management capabilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, commerce, management or a related field preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively, maintain confidentiality, and adapt to evolving institutional requirements.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).