ADMINISTRATION AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

Job Title: Administration and Communications Manager
Job Location: Lekki, Lagos.

Our client, a reputable Montessori School is seeking to hire a Administration and Communications Manager. The candidate will help coordinate the public relations affairs and administrative process of the school.

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Front Office Management 
  • Generate positive publicity and high profile coverage on social media platforms.
  • Content coordination and production supervision of all school content.
  • Develop relationships with other Schools, businesses and the community in order to raise the profile of the school in the local area and support recruitment.
  • Ensuring all student records are up to date. 
  • Documenting and filing of student information and application packets.   
  • Responsible for the continuous accuracy of records in Montessori Compass  
  • Collaborating with ICT Manager to monitor the usage of MC by the teaching staff.
  • Keeping educational team leads informed of “slacking” team members 
  • Manage media relations and media coverage to strengthen the reputation of the School. 
  • Update/maintain online School Calendar: internal & external 
  • Ensure all communications (letters/ emails/ texts) reflect consistently high standards and maintain the School’s branding across all communications.
  • Responsible for general Students welfare
  • Coordinate parents forum
  • School event management

EDUCATION AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications or related field required
  • A minimum of three years working experience in Public Relations, Customer/Client Service, Communications, or Marketing with demonstrated experience managing a comprehensive strategic communications program that advances an organizational mission. 
  • Knowledge and understanding of media, including social media 
  • Strong project management skills will be key as we have several new and ongoing organizational initiatives.  
  • Experience in developing marketing plans 
  • Significant supervisory, managerial, and budgetary responsibility experience.  
  • An ability to manage projects with two or more stakeholders using a collaborative and professional approach and to operate well under pressure
  • Government relations, public relations, and corporate communications experience. 

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

  • Knowledge of the Montessori philosophy and methods of instruction. 
  • Experience in marketing and communications 
  • An understanding of media relations and PR 
  • Experience in managing and using data for marketing purposes 
  • Experience in using website content management systems, and developing websites from a user perspective 
  • Ability to develop and run integrated, coordinated marketing campaigns 
  • Knowledge of Information and Communication Technology and their applications. 
  • Knowledge of safety standards and policies/measures. 
  • Knowledge of First Aid measures/procedures.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
  • A willingness to work flexibly as the needs of the role dictates (including weekends and evenings on occasion)   
  • Good ICT skills (e.g. Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint), experience in using Content Management Systems and social media. 
  • Deductive Reasoning & Problem Sensitivity 
  • Critical Thinking & Social Perceptiveness 
  • Judgment & decision Making 
  • Flexibility & Time Management/Sharing 
  • Stamina & Observation 
  • Interpersonal Relations & ability to participate as part of a team. 

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