Section Officer

Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day administrative activities of the assigned section.
• Process files, applications, correspondence, proposals, and official documents.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records, registers, and databases.
• Draft official letters, notices, orders, reports, minutes, and other communications.
• Examine cases in accordance with University statutes, ordinances, rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Coordinate with academic and administrative departments, faculty, staff, students, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure timely implementation of decisions and disposal of pending matters.
• Prepare reports, statements, and data as required by University authorities.
• Supervise and guide supporting/clerical staff.
• Support examinations, admissions, recruitment, meetings, and other University activities as assigned.
• Perform other duties assigned by the competent authority.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution.
• A Master’s degree in Management, Public Administration, Education, Commerce, Law, or a related field is desirable.
• Relevant administrative experience in a university, higher-education institution, government, autonomous, or comparable organization is preferred.

Key Competencies

• Strong communication and drafting skills
• Knowledge of office administration and applicable rules; proficiency in MS Office/digital systems
• Organizational and time-management skills; attention to detail
• Coordination and supervisory ability
• Integrity, discretion, and confidentiality