Executive Assistant to the Head of School at Stresert Servies Limited

StreSERT is a professional services organisation that offers quality stress-free solutions to corporate organisations. We offer business support and integrated solutions in different areas that ensure business objectives are achieved.

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Executive Assistant to the Head of School

• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 years


• Location Abuja


• Job Field Administration / Secretarial&nbsp

(job ref: EA2HS)

Our client, a British Nursery and Primary school in Abuja seeks the professional services of a Female Executive Assistant for immediate employment. The school provides a happy, safe and engaging learning environment where all children are encouraged to reach their full potential.

Job Location:  FCT, Abuja     

Objective/Purpose of Job:

The Executive Assistant will provide high-level administrative and executive support to the Head of school (HOS) by preparing reports, handling special projects, preparing correspondence, receiving parents & regulators, arranging programmes, scheduling meetings etc.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Pro-active planning and management of the Head of School’s  (HOS) time and appointments to enable the HOS focus on delivering strategic objectives and business goals


• Work in line with the HOS’s work routine and preferences


• Act as the central contact point for the HOS, screening telephone calls, enquiries and requests and handling them where appropriate


• Ensure that decisions and work is appropriately delegated in the absence of the HOS


• Review and attend to all forms of correspondence and communicate on behalf of the HOS


• Complete administrative and project related work delegated from the HOS


• Represent the HOS in a professional manner to internal and external clients


• Organize all travel logistics for the HOS as required


• Coordination of meeting dates and attendances including compilation and distribution of materials to the members


• Ensure appropriate venue and equipment booking for events including refreshments where appropriate with the admin team


• Set up and maintain the school calendar for meetings and events


• Ensure the HOS is well prepared and has relevant documentation for programmes/meetings


• Prepare and distribute agendas, pre-reading papers and venue for programmes/meetings


• Accurately record minutes of various meetings and distribute to relevant parties in a timely manner


• Manage the practical and administrative requirements for the schools events as required


• Any other task of similar responsibility required by the HOS.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Education Qualification:      

• Bachelor’s Degree from a reputable institution or any Related Discipline. MSc or MBA or professional certificates in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or any Related Discipline will be an added advantage.


• Experience:    


• Minimum 5 years relevant experience of proven experience providing executive support in a structured organization.

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED (THE SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THE JOB):

Technical (Functional) Skills:           

• Effective computer skills; Microsoft Office Software and other HR specific software.


• Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the company.


• Expert level written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to multi task effectively


• Planning and organizing skills


• Excellent analytical and numerical skills


• Creativity


• Ability to work in a team

Behavioural Skills:    

• Dependability, Integrity, Attention to details, Co-operation, Time Management, Good behavioural etiquettes


• Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including Board of Directors, Senior Management Team and external partners


• Strong organizational and analytical skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail


• Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability


• Highly professional and ethical with ability to maintain confidentiality


• Excellent people management and development skills


• Excellent leadership and business partnering skills to achieve results through organisational resources


• Demonstrated process improvement skills


• Self-starter with mature analytical skills and ability to work under pressure


• Innovative and forward thinking, with a track record of executing new ideas

Salary is open to negotiation

Method of Application

Qualified applicants should send CVs to ‘mgtpositions@stresert.com’ Using “EA2HS” as the subject of mail before 11th March 2020. 

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