ERP
RITESH THAKKAR
Academic Administration
Ahmedabad
Summary
Creative Academic and Administrative with 9 years of experience providing support to faculty, staff and students. Substantial skills in public relations and marketing. Leads special projects, generates reports and designs retention activities to foster program success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Academic Coordinator
Karnavati University
Gandhinagar
07.2021 - Current
- Promoted program courses, activities and accomplishments, both internally and externally, to boost recruitment and retain diverse student body.
- Optimized classroom transitions while encouraging and reinforcing student instruction and liaising with administration department leaders.
- Optimized student educational strategies with clear advice on course choices, progression and career options.
- Kept institution financially sound by tracking expenses and maintaining detailed records.
- Moderated disputes and grievances between parties with speedy and fair resolution.
- Managed curriculum implementation and continuous improvement of industry best practices.
- Analyzed budget and implemented financial plans for academic programs and related events.
- Recruited and hired staff members to help implement program initiatives.
- Determined course schedules and coordinated teaching assignments and room assignments to optimize use of buildings and equipment.
- Consulted with government regulatory and licensing agencies to verify institutional conformance with applicable standards.
- Assisted faculty and staff in duties such as teaching classes, conducting orientation programs and issuing transcripts.
Students Support Officer
Institute of Advanced Research
Gandhinagar
02.2019 - 06.2022
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Onboarded new temps by entering employee information into systems.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
Senior Clerk
Gujarat National Law University
Gandhinagar
02.2013 - 01.2019
- Placed supply orders and restocked office items.
- Set up meetings and organized supporting materials.
- Produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets and presentations for internal and external-facing needs.
- Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence and overseeing operation of office equipment.
- Managed travel and other expense reports, verifying details and filing documentation.
- Prepared meeting materials and took clear notes to distribute to stakeholders.
- Received and routed business correspondence to correct departments and staff members.
- Arranged meetings and coordinated resources for use by attendees.
- Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails and letters, to appropriate staff.
- Informed and supported business leaders through consistent communication and administrative support duties.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for staff, such as setting appointments and securing transit and lodging accommodations.
- Supported staff on special assignments and ad hoc projects.
- Fostered operational efficiency and compliance with company policies through effective coordination of office activities.
- Worked with upper management to complete complex projects on tight budgets within specific timelines.
- Created reports and developed improvements and enhancements to automate records and file systems.
- Drafted professional memos, letters and marketing copy to support business objectives and growth.
Education
Master of Arts - Public Administration
IGNOU
New Delhi 06.2015 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
Gujarat University
Ahmedabad 06.2006 - 04.2009
Skills
Recruiting and Hiring
Records management
Multitasking Abilities
Strategic learning solutions
Software
Timeline
Academic Coordinator
Karnavati University
07.2021 - Current
Students Support Officer
Institute of Advanced Research
02.2019 - 06.2022
Master of Arts - Public Administration
IGNOU
06.2015 - 08.2018
Senior Clerk
Gujarat National Law University
02.2013 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
Gujarat University
06.2006 - 04.2009