Director of Studies and Administration at Alfred and Victoria Associates

Alfred & Victoria Associates is one of Nigeria’s leading ICT solution based company. Our company offers a wide range of services which are in high demand of today’s emerging market. AVA has three major arms which have been streamlined to meet our customer's needs. The three major arms are: Consulting, Recruitment and Training.

Alfred & Victoria Associates has become one of the most sought after Human Capital Development Organization in recent times. She is fast becoming the distinguished strategic partner required in all sectors of the economy, and also in the fast growing world of outsourcing which is now in huge demand in all profession.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Director of Studies and Administration

Location: Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: Board of Directors / Proprietors
Supervises: Principal, Head teacher, Bursar, ICT Lead

Role Summary

• The Director of Studies and Administration (DSA) is a managing director role. The successful candidate is expected to provide strategic, operational, and transformational leadership for a well-established Group of Schools with more than 30 years of educational excellence.
• The DSA will be accountable for academic excellence and financial management, while responsible for driving growth, operational efficiency, strategic development, technology adoption, and staff welfare.
• The role of the DSA is to ensure that the schools maintain prime position, competitiveness, regulatory compliance, and are well-positioned for the future.
• This role requires a seasoned leader with strong financial management experience, good business acumen, transformational leadership skills, and the ability to build on legacy with contemporary best practices and technology-driven initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Governance:

• Provide overall leadership and direction aligned with the Board’s vision and long-term goals
• Translate Board strategies into clear operational and performance plans
• Prepare and present monthly, termly, quaterly and annual reports to the Board
• Drive institutional transformation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with education regulations and statutory requirements.

School Operations Management:

• Oversee day-to-day operations across Nursery, Primary, and Secondary schools
• Ensure high standards in academic delivery, administration, facilities, and student experience
• Standardize processes and policies across the school group
• Improve operational efficiency and service quality
• Ensure health, safety, and safeguarding standards are consistently met.

Staff Welfare & Human Capital Management:

• Oversee staff recruitment, performance management, and succession planning
• Promote a positive work culture focused on professionalism, accountability, and collaboration
• Implement staff welfare, training, and capacity-building programs
• Drive continuous professional development (CPD) for teaching and non-teaching staff
• Resolve staff-related issues in line with best HR practices.

Financial Management & Sustainability:

• Oversee budgeting, financial planning, and cost control
• Ensure efficient use of resources and improved financial performance
• Monitor revenue streams, school fees collection, and expenditure
• Work with finance teams to ensure financial transparency and accountability
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability without compromising quality.

Business Development & Growth:

• Develop and execute strategies to increase student enrolment and retention
• Identify new revenue streams (after-school programs, summer school, partnerships, digital learning, etc.)
• Strengthen brand positioning and market competitiveness
• Build partnerships with parents, alumni, educational bodies, and corporate organizations
• Explore expansion opportunities and innovative service offerings.

Technology & Digital Transformation:

• Lead and oversee technology initiatives across the school group
• Drive adoption of modern EdTech solutions (School Management Systems, e-learning platforms, data analytics, digital communication tools)
• Improve operational efficiency through automation and digital tools
• Ensure the schools remain relevant in a technology-driven educational landscape
• Oversee ICT governance, data protection, and digital security.

Stakeholder & Relationship Management:

• Act as a key liaison between the Board, school leadership, parents, staff, and external partners
• Strengthen parent engagement and satisfaction
• Represent the school group in external forums and strategic engagements
• Manage reputational risk and public image of the school group.

Key Performance Areas (KPAs)

• Operational efficiency and service quality
• Staff satisfaction, retention, and productivity
• Financial performance and sustainability
• Student enrolment growth and retention
• Successful delivery of technology and transformation initiatives
• Board satisfaction and governance compliance.

Required Qualifications & Experience
Education:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Certificate in Education, Business Administration, Management, or related field
• Master’s degree (MBA, M.Ed, MSc) is desirable but not required.

Experience:

• Minimum 10–15 years of senior management experience
• Proven experience as a General Manager, School Administrator, Operations Director, or similar role
• Experience managing multi-campus or group institutions is highly desirable
• Demonstratable experience of financial management, business operations, and business development
• Strong exposure to organizational transformation and technology initiatives.

Skills & Competencies:

• Good leadership and people management skills
• Strong financial management skills and commercial awareness
• Strategic thinking and innovation ability
• Ability to influence people to effect change
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Proficient in the use of common business software applications for word processing, spreadsheets, presentation and communication.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Aged 40–55 years
• A mature, forward-thinking leader who has upskilled and remained relevant
• Passionate about education and institutional excellence
• Visionary, entrepreneurial and excellent interpersonal skills
• Results-driven with a strong sense of ownership
• Effortlessly well-presented and ready to be public facing.

What Success Looks Like in the First 12–24 Months

• Improved operational efficiency and management information
• Stronger financial performance and revenue diversification
• Modernized systems and technology adoption
• Increased student enrolment and stakeholder satisfaction
• Evidence of high integrity, professionalism, and accountability
• Kept pace with Nigerian and international education trends
• A clear, sustainable growth roadmap for the next phase of the school’s journey.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their tailored CV to: apply@alfred-victoria.com using the Job title as the subject of the email.

Note: If your competence, career goals and aspirations are in alignment with the requirements of this job role, kindly apply.