Personal Assistant Graduate Jobs in Surat

A Personal Assistant (PA) provides administrative, secretarial, and logistical support to an individual or team, managing tasks like scheduling, travel arrangements, correspondence, and event organization to ensure smooth operations and maximize efficiency. Here's a more detailed breakdown of a Personal Assistant's role:Key Responsibilities:Administrative Support:Managing calendars and scheduling appointments, meetings, and events. Handling correspondence, including emails, letters, and presentations. Maintaining records and filing systems. Preparing reports and presentations. Answering phone calls and managing communication. Logistical Support:Arranging travel, including flights, accommodations, and transportation. Managing expenses and reimbursements. Organizing and coordinating events. Running errands and handling personal tasks. Other Duties:Providing research and information gathering. Assisting with project management. Maintaining confidentiality and discretion. Working independently and proactively to anticipate needs. Skills and Qualifications:Strong organizational and time management skills.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).Ability to prioritize tasks and work under pressure.Attention to detail and accuracy.Discretion and confidentiality.Problem-solving skills and ability to anticipate needs.Experience with scheduling software and travel booking tools.Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

* Knowledge of computers, MS Office, and handling emails.* Some experience is required, and Comfortable with conversation in English

Reporting to senior management and performing secretarial and administrative duties.Typing, formatting, and editing reports, documents, and presentations.Entering data, maintaining databases, and keeping records.Liaising with internal departments, answering calls, and making travel arrangements.Managing internal and external correspondence on behalf of senior management.Scheduling appointments, maintaining an events calendar, and sending reminders.Copying, scanning, and faxing documents, as well as taking notes.Preparing facilities for scheduled events and arranging refreshments, if required.Ordering office supplies and replacements, as well as managing mail and courier services.Observing best business practices and etiquette.

Reports directly to the Directors. Organizes all their daily activities/meeting schedules. Arranges their travel and hotel bookings/itinerary. Manages their company e-mail while they are on tour / out of town. Follows up meetings/reminders for them. Coordinates activities/weekly reports of various departments within the company. Compiles, stores, and retrieves managerial data. Answers all telephone calls and transfers to people concerned within the company. Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of the Reception Area. In charge of distributing incoming/outgoing fax messages, emails. Reports any deficiency occurring with the office equipments (fax machine, photocopier, telephone, internet) for proper action. Monitors daily attendance and ins and outs of every staff. Issue required form for leave / out-duty / travelling to staff. Any other tasks as assigned by the Administration Director / Executive Secretary.

Maintain calendars - arrange, coordinate and prioritize complex scheduling. Filter emails, highlight urgent correspondence and print attachments, Diary keeping anddealing with appointments. Travel Desk - Travel arrangements including flight, car, hotel booking etc for local andinternational travel. Schedule on behalf of MD meetings between him and his direct reports and the committeesand groups to which he is a member Filter general information, queries, phone calls and invitations to MD by redirecting or takingforward such contact as may be appropriate. Design and maintain filing and storage systems in the office. To manage the coordinators diary for all appointments and meetings,ensuring a manageable schedule is maintained, it is kept up to date; a dailyoverview with documentation and papers. To be able to proofread documentation on behalf of the coordinator andmake amendments or suggestions as necessary. To track delegated tasks where required and monitor progress, chasing anydocumentation or responses not received and keeping the coordinatorinformed as appropriate. Responsible for information for Parents, staff, students sent out via emailon behalf of the Principal/coordinator and co-ordination of responses. To provide administrative and organizational support to the section. Management of the school calendar and events with proper planning andexecution. Manage email, mail and telephone correspondence in a timely mannerTyping, Compiling and preparing reports, presentation and correspondence Maintain and manage students databases with complete referrals. Provide assistance to school teachers in maintaining educationalrecords of all students. Monitor academic progress of school students. Respond to students and parents inquiries relating to various schoolrelated circulars and teaching methods. Assist parents in monitoring their childrens academic progress. Schedule and organize meetings between teachers, pare

Work Experience Should have 3-5 years of experience as an assistant or secretary to the MD of a company. Who has steady experience in admin, coordinating.Educational Qualification Should have graduated from a secretarial college.Skill Set Required EXCELLENT FOLLOW UP SKILLS Most important requirement. Should have working knowledge of MS OFFICE especially EXCEL & Word.Salary There should be job stability, not someone who has been jumping jobs often. Should be honest. Should be open to doing personal tasks of boss. (eg: ordering online, car service, insurancepolicies etc)

Manage information flow in a timely and accurate manner Manage executives calendars and set up meetings Act as an office manager by keeping up with office supply inventory. Format information for internal and external communication memos, emails, presentations,reports. Take minutes during meetings. Screen correspondence. Organize and maintain the office filing system