Executive Assistant to the Founder

Executive Assistant to the Founder

Company: Confidential – Leading International School

Location: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Employment Type: Full-time

Work Mode: On-site

Salary: ₹30,000–₹40,000 per month

Experience: Minimum 1 year

About the Role

A leading international school in Coimbatore is seeking a highly organised, proactive and dependable

Executive Assistant to the Founder.

This is a high-trust position responsible for managing the Founder’s Office, calendar, communications, meetings, projects and stakeholder relationships. The selected candidate will work closely with the Founder, leadership team, teachers, mentors, parents and external collaborators.

The ideal candidate should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organisational abilities, professional discretion and the confidence to manage multiple priorities independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the daily activities of the Founder’s Office.
• Plan and maintain the Founder’s calendar, appointments and priorities.
• Coordinate meetings, travel arrangements, visits and events.
• Prepare agendas, briefing notes, meeting minutes and follow-up actions.
• Prioritise requests and manage competing demands on the Founder’s time.
• Handle correspondence received by the Founder’s Office.
• Draft and respond to professional emails on behalf of the Founder.
• Liaise with teachers, coordinators, mentors, parents and external stakeholders.
• Ensure timely communication and follow-through across departments.
• Track initiatives, projects, deadlines and action items.
• Support orientations, school gatherings, festivals and conferences.
• Coordinate event logistics, schedules and stakeholder communication.
• Schedule leadership and school-wide meetings.
• Conduct basic research to support projects and decision-making.
• Manage LinkedIn and other relevant social media accounts.
• Support relationship-building initiatives, celebrations and special events.
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality and professional discretion.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of relevant professional experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to draft clear and professional emails.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proactive, responsible and solution-oriented approach.
• Ability to anticipate requirements and solve problems independently.
• Warm, composed and relationship-oriented personality.
• High standards of professionalism, confidentiality and discretion.
• Previous experience supporting a Founder, senior leader or executive office will be an advantage.
• Alignment with a holistic and child-centred educational environment.

Salary and Benefits

• Monthly salary of ₹25,000–₹40,000, depending on experience, skills and interview performance.
• Statutory benefits and leave as per company policy.
• Professional learning and development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work closely with the Founder and senior leadership.
• Exposure to meaningful projects and initiatives in the education sector.
• Collaborative, purpose-driven and professional work environment.

How to Apply

Interested candidates may email their updated résumé to:

[email protected]

Email subject: Application – Executive Assistant to the Founder | Coimbatore

Please include the following information in your email:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• WhatsApp number
• Current location
• Total years of experience
• Relevant Executive Assistant experience
• Notice period
• Current monthly salary
• Expected monthly salary
• Highest educational qualification

Incomplete applications may take longer to process.