Job Description

Job Summary:

The Administrative Manager at CARE is responsible for overseeing and streamlining all campus administrative operations to ensure seamless functioning across departments. The role requires strategic planning, operational execution, resource coordination, and cross-functional supervision to maintain institutional standards and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Core Administrative Oversight

Lead and manage overall

administrative activities

on campus. Supervise

admissions support operations

in coordination with academic and marketing teams. Prepare and manage budgets, contracts, and vendor coordination.

Facilities & Property Management

Oversee

facility management

, ensuring cleanliness, infrastructure maintenance, and compliance. Ensure upkeep and proper usage of institutional

property and assets

. Supervise

maintenance operations

, tracking repair schedules and preventive upkeep.

Transport & Travel Management

Coordinate the planning, routing, and scheduling of

transportation services

for students and staff. Manage contracts with transport vendors and ensure vehicle compliance with statutory norms. Organize

official travel arrangements

for faculty, staff, and guests.

Residential & Guest Services

Supervise the functioning of

hostels

, ensuring safety, hygiene, and discipline. Manage

guest house operations

, including hospitality and housekeeping standards.

Canteen & Housekeeping Operations

Monitor the functioning of

canteens/mess

, ensuring food safety and quality. Lead the

housekeeping team

to maintain cleanliness in academic blocks, hostels, and admin areas.

Event & Facility Coordination

Organize logistics for

institutional events

, seminars, conferences, and guest visits. Oversee

space allocation

and usage for classrooms, labs, auditoriums, and open areas.

Administration Systems & Policies

Develop and implement

administration SOPs

for efficiency and accountability. Maintain documentation, reports, and compliance related to admin functions. Support

administration management software

integration and usage across departments.

Required Skills & Competencies:

Strong leadership and multitasking abilities Excellent communication, coordination, and crisis management skills Vendor and contract negotiation expertise Working knowledge of ERP/CRM systems for administrative tracking Familiarity with safety, hygiene, and statutory compliance norms

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Masters Degree in Administration, Management, or a related field 10+ years of experience in a similar role (preferably in educational institutions) Proficiency in MS Office and administrative software tools
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹55,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

Tiruchchirappalli, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Application Question(s):

What is your notice period? What is your current or previous monthly take home salary? What is your expected salary?
Experience:

Admin: 10 years (Preferred) Transportation management: 10 years (Preferred) Housekeeping management: 10 years (Preferred) Canteen Management: 10 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person