Taunggyi International School part of the Brainworks Total Group of Schools is seeking a Personal Assistant (PA) to the Principal.

• The Principal is from the UK therefore strong English language skills will be fundamental to your success in your application.
• Communication does not rely solely on definition and grammar, but also on how vocabulary is used in context to understand its meaning.
• You will require the critical thinking skills to fully understand and carry out instructions to fulfill your role and responsibilities to the standard expected. There will also be occasions you will be asked to translate between Myanmar and English, and the message must be delivered as intended.
• Strong Myanmar language skills and local knowledge is also desired.
• The role is divided between providing personal assistance to the Principal and administrative support for the Personal Development Team, under the Principal’s direct management.
• Your core working hours will be scheduled from Monday to Friday, however, you should be flexible for the occasional Saturday-Su-relatedlated events. Or when communication is necessary whilst the Principal is traveling internationally and has crossed time zones.
• In return you will gain knowledge and experience that will develop your professional practice through training opportunities and day-to-day working directly with the Principal.
• Your salary will be commensurate with your starting qualification and experience and will be annually appraised.  

Personal Assistant main duties and responsibilities

To provide administrative support to the Principal and the Personal Development Team.  Main duties but not limited to:

• Schedule meetings and manage calendars
• Take accurate and comprehensive notes at meetings
• Draft correspondence such as emails and letters
• Gather data and analyse to complete draft reports and documents
• Update and disseminate information
• Help with daily time management 
• Run errands as requested
• Plan travel, including flights, accommodation and ground transportation
• Coordinate events and speaking engagements
• Able to work using initiative, work collaboratively and independently

Personal Assistant Skills and Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (Education, Business, Administration, ICT, Management, Customer Service etc.)
• Strong English and Myanmar language skills
• Tech-savvy and experience with word processing, presentations and in particular Excel Skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Active listening and good communication skills
• Proactive approach to problem-solving
• Strong time-management and organization skills
• Ability to multitask
• A Levels
• Demonstrative Experience