A Co-Educational Full Boarding International School located on extensive and beautiful ground in Epe, Lagos State is in need of qualified candidates for immediate employment in the capacity below:
Job Title: Administrative Manager
Location: Lagos
Job Description
As Administrative Manager, you will facilitate the achievement of the School’s strategic and operational objectives by ensuring the provision of timely and qualitative administrative and support services concerning teaching and learning and the boarding life of students, maintain and safeguard the School’s physical assets and provide overall leadership and oversight over the school’s support services.
Key Responsibilities
Operational:
Coordinate all general administration functions in the School and ensure provision of efficient and effective services to support core operations
Quality assure all areas of administration assessing areas for improvement and ensuring integrity of all areas of school operation whilst ensuring that successful outcomes are delivered in operation and project areas
Oversee the activities of the procurement function ensuring the School’s interest is protected and that quality items are provided at reasonable prices;
Ensure transparent and objective vendor selection and evaluation process, including maintenance of a comprehensive supplier/ vendor database
Monitor the activities of vendors to ensure adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
Identification, monitoring and purchase of fixed assets
Ensure proper maintenance of all School facilities, organize, direct and supervise projects and assume accountability for all completed projects
Health and Safety:
Ensure relevant health and safety regulations are adhered to
Act as the school’s Health and safety coordinator
Schedule and monitor fire drills once every half term
Maintain the health and safety log book for the school
Liaise and maintain relationship with the Fire service and the school safety consultant
Monitor and ensure whole school compliance with the school’s health and safety policy
Monitor and ensure the availability and maintenance of all safety equipment
Schedule and oversee the monthly safety assessment/inspection of the school
General:
Continually review and assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the department’s policies, procedures and processes and identify improvement opportunities
Coordinate periodic internal customer satisfaction surveys to identify service improvement areas across the school
Manage the human and material resources of the department for optimal performance and enhanced output
Prepare the department’s annual budget and monitor its implementation
Review and authorize key expenditures/transactions of the department in line with approved departmental budget and the School’s manual of authority
Provide overall guidance, leadership support and direction to subordinates
Assign responsibilities to subordinates and monitor them to ensure timely delivery of high quality results
Conduct performance appraisals and manage the career and developmental needs of staff within the department
Prepare and submit periodic activity/management reports to the CFO on the activities of the school’s general administrative functions; progress and challenges
Constructively evaluate and coordinate the improvement of both general and specific administration tasks and functions
Review the operational practice of key staff involved in all aspects of administration and, in conjunction with Head, HR. Identify training needs and provide training programs to ensure subsequent improvement
Perform any other duties as assigned by the CFO
Qualifications, Experience, Skills and Competencies
First degree or its equivalent in any discipline, preferably in the Social Sciences
Minimum of ten (10) years relevant experience of which at least four (4) must have been at a management level
Extensive knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of general administration
Excellent IT and project management skills
Excellent team player; be able to work collaboratively with both teaching and non-teaching management colleagues
Strong leadership and management skills; effectively formulate and implement key objectives and ensure the day to day operational efficiency of the school
Good understanding of the operations of an educational institution
Good knowledge of leading practices in facilities management and procurement
Detailed oriented, sound organization and time management skills
Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
Good problem analysis and crisis management skills
Good coaching, negotiation and influencing skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities
High sense of responsibility, accountability and dependability
High integrity and ethical standards.
Salary and Benefits
Salary is competitive and commensurate with Industry Standard.
Application Closing Date
23rd July, 2019.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications and Curriculum Vitae (CV) on-line to: [email protected] Using the "Job Title" as the subject of the mail.
Note: Only shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.