Head of Administration at St. Mary Dedication British International High Schools Full Time

Job Title: Head of Administration

Location: Benin City, Edo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are looking for a School Administrator to manage all administrative tasks in our school.
• As a School Administrator, you’ll need to wear many different hats; the planner, the problem-solver, the educator and the counselor being a few of them.
• You should have the skills to communicate with various people, handle budgets and logistics, and keep all educational programs running.
• If you’re up to the task, and you’re also committed to high-quality education, we’d like to meet you.

Duties

• Manage budgets, logistics and events or meetings
• Handle scheduling, record-keeping and reporting
• Ensure the school complies with relevant laws and regulations
• Develop and run educational programs
• Hire, train and advise staff
• Counsel students when needed
• Resolve conflicts and other issues
• Communicate with parents, regulatory bodies and the public
• Have a hand in the creation of the school curriculum
• Implement actions that improve the school and the quality of education (e.g. building renovations, new guidelines for students, new subjects)
• Help shape and uphold the vision of the school.

Additional Information

• This is a senior management position directly answerable to the Proprietress and school board.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Business Administration or other relevant fields are also welcome.
• Minimum of 10 years of work experience in Administration and Teaching
• Male between the ages of 45 – 55
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving and dispute resolution skills
• A desire to work with children.
• Advanced Degree/ training/ or evidence of continuous improvement
• Excellent communication skills.
•  Proficiency in Microsoft word, excel, and PowerPoint
• Must be able to work well under pressure.

Additional Benefits Available

• Competitive salary
• Pension plan.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.