Principal's Secretary – Administrative Support

About the role

The Principal’s Secretary provides high‑level administrative support to the college Principal, managing schedules, coordinating meetings, handling correspondence and maintaining both electronic and physical filing systems within an educational environment.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the Principal’s daily calendar, arrange meetings and handle all incoming and outgoing correspondence.
• Prepare meeting agendas, record accurate minutes and maintain a secure, organized filing system.
• Act as the primary point of contact between the Principal’s office, staff, students, board members and external stakeholders.
• Assist in planning institutional events, board meetings and staff workshops.
• Welcome guests, screen phone calls and respond to general inquiries professionally.

Required profile

• Diploma in Secretarial Studies, Office Management, Business Administration or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of three years’ experience as an executive secretary, preferably within an educational institution.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint.