Job Description

Lucknow Posted on November 7, 2025 Salary will be Commensurate to the Interview and experience. INR / Year

Position Overview

City Montessori School is seeking the Administrative Officer who will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing administrative operations across all campuses from a central location. This role ensures consistency, efficiency, and compliance in administrative processes such as budgeting, human resources, procurement, facilities management, and communications. The Administrative Officer serves as the main liaison between the central office and campus administrative teams.

Ex-Army personnel are strongly encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate or Above.

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in educational or institutional administration.

Required Skills

Leadership and discipline

Organizational and time management skills Integrity and accountability



Problem-solving and decision-making ability Team coordination and communication skills

Roles & Responsibilities

Centralized Coordination

: Manage and support administrative activities across all campuses to ensure smooth daily operations.

Policy Implementation

: Enforce organizational policies and procedures to maintain consistency in operations.

Budget & Finance

: Assist in the preparation and monitoring of budgets, financial reports, and expenditures for each campus.

Human Resources Support

: Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and personnel administration for all campuses in collaboration with HR.

Procurement & Inventory:

Oversee purchasing, supply distribution, and asset management for campus needs.

Facilities Oversight:

Ensure that all campuses maintain safe, functional, and compliant facilities.

Communication & Reporting:

Serve as the communication link between campus administrators and the central office, preparing reports for senior leadership.

Compliance:

Ensure all campuses meet regulatory and institutional compliance requirements.

About CMS

City Montessori School (CMS) is a co-ed K-12 day school running in 21 campuses across the city of Lucknow, the state capital of Uttar Pradesh.

The school is affiliated to the Delhi-based Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) and also with the Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) UK.



The school has a stellar academic standing with large cohorts of high-scoring students in the school-leaving board exams, with a cohort of around 3300 CMS pupils completing grade 12 exams each year. We embrace innovative teaching strategies that cultivate critical thinking, collaboration, and a love for learning.



In addition to academic excellence, CMS places emphasis on character building and values education. Through initiatives such as the International Interfaith Conference, International Conference of Chief Justices of the World and various annual International events at the level of each campus, CMS engages students, teachers, parents and staff in global programs aligned with the Sustainable Developmental Goals. CMS offers unique learning and development programs to nurture responsible and compassionate individuals who actively serve as agents of social transformation with a firm belief in the oneness of humankind.