Administrative Officer (School) at Terawork

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Title: Administrative Officer (School)

Location: Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Provide administrative support by running all operations and supporting the Principal/Headmistress in the administration of the school.
• This includes preparing reports, handling parent requests, performing clerical duties, logistics, office admin, and performing other clerical functions for the school’s operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure implementation and strict adherence to office administrative policies and procedures.
• Prepare reports on expenses, office budgets, and other expenditures.
• Prepare, and manage all logistic arrangements for students
• Organize and coordinate special functions and social events.
• Execute and oversee the provision of general support services, including dispatch, cleaning, catering and water supply services and upkeep of school premises
• Maintain effective working relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure excellent service delivery and minimal disruption to business operations
• Prepare and maintain accurate records of the companys office assets and ensures that the relevant updates are made across all departments.
• Liaise with Finance and Accounts for the prompt payment of utility bills, maintenance bills, etc.
• Prepare periodic reports concerning the activities in the administrative unit for review and decision-making.
• Record, prepare, and submit daily and weekly reports.
• Review the companys list of approved vendors every quarter, benchmarking against leading practices and service level agreements.
• Appraise the companys assets periodically to ensure that relevant assets are adequately insured and updated, negotiate terms, and ensure that premiums are promptly settled
• Monitor and maintain office equipment and inventory supplies; orders replacement supplies as needed
• Create, update, and maintain personnel records, payroll, student records, maintenance records, and other records and databases.
• Sign for packages from USPS, FedEx, UPS, or other delivery services and deliver them to the proper recipient.
• Manage School Bus Service Providers, School Outfitters, School Book Suppliers, and other partners
• Ensure the School enterprise system is up to date and manage access.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree / HND in Business Administration, Social Sciences, or related field
• Minimum of 4 years of previous work experience in a related role
• Good experience managing an office
• Procurement, good market intelligence, Vendor and records management
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Good communication and listening skills, attentive to detail.

Deadline: 15th August, 2023.

How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should Click Here to apply online