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.