Executive Assistant

Position Overview

Shiksharatan India Foundation is seeking a high-caliber Executive Assistant to support our leadership team in driving organizational growth and expanding our reach within the academic community. This is not a traditional administrative role; it is a dynamic, results-oriented position that combines executive support with strategic outreach. The successful candidate will act as a primary bridge between the Foundation and educational institutions, ensuring seamless communication and the achievement of partnership goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Outreach & Lead Management: Identify and engage with schools and educators to introduce the Foundation’s scholarship guidance programs.

• End-to-End Communication: Manage the full outreach lifecycle, including cold calling, professional email follow-ups, and scheduling high-level virtual or in-person meetings.

• Relationship Management: Build and maintain long-term partnerships with school administrators and academic stakeholders to ensure sustained collaboration.

• Meeting Coordination: Organize and facilitate "connect calls" and presentations, ensuring leadership is well-prepared with relevant data and briefs.

• Market Analysis: Conduct research on educational trends and regional requirements to tailor the Foundation’s pitch effectively.

• Reporting: Maintain meticulous records of all communication, follow-up schedules, and partnership statuses in the CRM/Database.Candidate Requirements

  • Education: Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline.

  • Experience: 2–4 years of experience in business development, executive assistance, or institutional sales (preferably within the education or NGO sector).

  • Communication: Exceptional verbal and written English and Hindi skills, with the ability to converse persuasively with senior educators.

  • Technical Proficiency: Strong command of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and experience with digital scheduling tools.

  • Skill Set: Proven expertise in cold calling, relationship building, and professional "meeting etiquette."

• It is a Full Time Sales / Business Development job for candidates with 2 - 4 years of experience.