First Parkview Montessori School, Enugu, is hereby inviting application from suitably qualified candidate to fill the vacant position below:
Job Title: Business Development / Administrative Officer
Location: Enugu
Key Responsibilities
Identifies trendsetter ideas by researching industry and related events, in order to locate and propose new and profitable innovation to promote client retention and increase client base
Work with management to develop and implement strategic marketing plan for the school to increase client base
Initiate and complete proposals and presentation for new innovations and opportunities
Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
Manage, co-ordinate, and supervise a group of subordinates that provide the administrative support functions to an organization including assigning workload and monitoring employee performance
Provide administrative support to the School administrator and other senior staff,
Developing work methods and procedures, and modifying existing procedures that will accommodate an ever-changing environment
Oversees and administers the day-to-day activities of the office; interpret and apply policies, procedures, school regulations and systems which ensure productive and efficient office operation interpretation and application of a variety of school regulations, statutes and policies
To operate manual and computerised office systems such as filing papers and maintaining all student and staff databases.
Managing stocks of school supplies such as stationery, paper, toiletries, toner etc
Assist with the organization of Board and Staff meetings, conferences, seminars and other events including the taking of minutes and notes at meetings.
Provide HR support to the school, in liaison with the School Administrator, including organizing personnel files, recruitments, contracts, job descriptions, annual leave and sickness records.
Perform secretarial functions, including drafting and typing letters, memos and other documents photocopying and collating papers and mailings; arranging for documents to be printed/bulk printing arrangements;
Performs research and analysis on specific issues, as required, and independently prepares non-routine letters and/or reports, which may be highly sensitive and confidential in nature.
Serves as the primary/entry point of administrative contact and liaison with other offices, individuals, and institutions on operational and programmatic matters concerning the school.
Manage school publicity and image on social media and other media fronts.
Person Specification
Minimum of HND qualification in any Social Science or Art field
Minimum of 2 years closely related work experience
Proven experience working in an administration or operational role.
Proven office organizational and file management skills
Demonstrated high computer literacy: particularly with Microsoft Office and excellent IT skills including social networking, databases, email etc.
Knowledge of administrative and office management policies and procedures as applicable to academic institutions
Good personal skills such as: communication; strong ability to multi-task; teamwork; self motivation;
An ability to prioritise, plan and organise work in a busy environment.
Demonstrable initiative, attention to detail and an enthusiasm for working in a school environment are important.
Ability to conduct market research, gather data, compile information, maintain records and prepare quality reports.
Knowledge of basic human resources administration principles and practices.
Application Closing Date
1st August, 2016.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications, CV's & 1 page cover letter to: [email protected] on or before the above stated closing date.