Company Description Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology (AVIT), a constituent college of Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation, is a well-established engineering institution located on Rajiv Gandhi Salai (Old Mahabalipuram Road), about 50 km from Chennai. The campus offers a green, serene environment that supports focused, creative learning away from urban congestion. Its proximity to the IT corridor and TIDEL Park, where leading technology companies such as Wipro, TCS, Infosys, and Cognizant are based, provides strong opportunities for student training and placements. AVIT has consistently achieved excellent placement records across diverse core industries, reflecting its academic and industry engagement quality. The institute is also known for advanced research facilities, including Bosch Lab, Intel Intelligent Lab, IoT Lab, Digital Twin Technology Lab, and Nanotechnology Lab.
Role Description The Admin Manager will oversee day-to-day administrative operations to ensure smooth functioning of the institute's academic and support services. Responsibilities include managing office administration, coordinating with academic departments and support units, supervising non-teaching staff, and maintaining records, documentation, and compliance with institutional policies. The role involves planning and monitoring facility management activities, supporting event and examination logistics, liaising with external vendors and service providers, and contributing to process improvements. The Admin Manager will also assist leadership with reporting, data management, and communication across departments. This is a full-time, on-site role based at Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology in Chennai.
Qualifications
- Strong administrative and organizational skills, including office management, record-keeping, and documentation.
- Ability to coordinate cross-functional activities, manage staff, and oversee facilities and campus services.
- Proficiency with standard office software, spreadsheets, and basic data management tools.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills for interaction with faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders.
- Experience in educational institution administration or similar large organizational setting is highly beneficial.
- Bachelor's degree in Administration, Management, Business, or a related field; a master's degree is an advantage.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under time constraints.
- Knowledge of institutional policies, compliance requirements, and basic budgeting or resource management is preferred.
