Job responsibilities – Administrative Assistants for CMF
Administrative (General):
• Preparation of budget for projects/general expenses
• Issuance of offer letters to prospective employees
• Travel and stay arrangements for all CMFR staff
• Liaising with Research Associates who are in the field and taking care of their travel and work related requirements.
• Arranging meetings outside Chennai – hotel, travel, food etc.
• Verification of quotations for purchase
• Verification of bills submitted by Associates for compliance to rules
• Accommodation arrangement for outstation employees for first 15 days at the time of joining
• Assistance in opening of bank accounts, accommodation and other relocation issues.
• Liaise with RAs and Consultants for all administrative issues
• Issuance of offer letters to temporary field staff
• Ensure smooth joining process for all employees and brief them on policies, handing over of reading package etc.
Administrative (Foreign Nationals):
• Preparation of visa letters
• One point contact for all administration/logistics queries
• Registration formalities with the Immigration Bureau for obtaining Work Permits
• Documentation and other formalities for visa extension
Seminar/Course/Programme Management:
• Liaising within IFMR and outsiders for hall and other arrangements
• Accommodation arrangement for participants
• Pick up and other logistics for the participants
• Course material – copying and preparing sets
• IT requirements at the venue
• Co-ordination with concerned faculty on specific requirements
• Faculty accommodation and other logistics
• Managing domestic travel schedules of faculty from abroad
Office Management:
• Ensure supplies of stationery and other related items are available at all times
• Liaise with IFMR administration for all requirements
• Manage recruitment process (responding to emails, liaise with schools for placement dates etc.)
• Respond to phone calls and provide necessary information.
Centre Heads:
• Manage meetings – fixing appointments, changing and cancelling meetings if required
• Expenses – prepare excel sheets and submit claims on their behalf
• Maintaining personal files
• Manage correspondence in their absence
• Respond to emails
• Setting up interviews with potential candidates