Job Description

School Adminstrator
Position Overview

The School Adminstrator / Head of School for Operations is expected to demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of all aspects of a school's operations and finances, from strategic visioning and planning to detailed systems development and legal compliance to ensure that the academic leadership is fully supported in delivering the mission of ...XYZ....School.
The Adminstrator would be responsible for the long-term operational stability of the school, as well as demonstrating leadership in terms of environmental sustainability for the school.
He/she is also expected to be actively engaged with the academic aspects of the school to ensure that the Leadership Team is fully supported in achieving the destiny plans of school, particularly with regards to all aspects of student and staff wellbeing.
Financial Leadership

Strategic Planning on Finance:
The Head of School for Operations is expected to assist the School Director & Principal in developing long-range plans for the financial and operational aspects of the school including but not
limited to:
Capital Planning: use of the capital fund to expand, develop, renovate, and maintain the physical infrastructure of the school

Manpower Planning: ensuring salaries and benefits remain sufficient to attract, retain, and develop both academic and non-academic staff in a competitive region
Financial Planning: development of long-range plans for building reserves while keeping school fees competitive to attract families
Financial Management:

The Head of Operations is expected to manage the financial affairs of the school in compliance with the policies and procedures set out in the current Financial Management Handbook and advising the Leadership Committee when such policies and procedures need to be updated or amended, and be tasked with the following:
Reporting to the School Director/ Board, on all financial matters including preparation of annual budgets, setting of fees, actual performance against budget, cash flow,
taxation, and the preparation of annual accounts for audit.
Management of the Business Office team, including recruitment, training and evaluation of staff, systems development, and maintenance
Executing key financial tasks such as preparation of monthly payroll, invoicing of tuition fees, following up on outstanding debtors, reconciling, and validating accounts prior to the audit etc.
Operational Leadership

Operational Management

Ensuring that school buildings, grounds and transportation services are maintained to the highest standard within specified budgets
Coordinating and managing the design, implementation, and funding of new construction and renovation projects
Ensuring that all school operations such as security, food services, transportation, and maintenance are functioning efficiently
Risk Management

Advising the Board on all Risk Management matters such as Data Protection, Health, and Safety etc. both in terms of regulations and also international standards of best practice and leading the Data Protection and Health and Safety Teams
Ensuring that school insurances are suitable and up to date to mitigate against risks
Ensuring that school continues to provide a safe, secure, and healthy environment for staff and students and that all sectors of the community receive appropriate training Compliance and Legal Affairs
Working with the schools legal advisors and auditors to ensure that the school is in legal and financial compliance regarding all contractual obligations
Assisting the Head of School with disciplinary and contractual HR matters as needed
Ensure that school is in compliance with all tax, financial, reporting, and licensing regulations
Coordinating the filing of tax returns and other legal matters.
Reports to:

Principal of School
Academic & Professional Qualifications

Graduated with recognized professional accounting qualifications/ MBA or similar
10 years experience in operations and finance, with at least five years at a senior management level
International experience gained preferably in an academic or hospitality industry environment comprising multicultural teams
Demonstrated initiative, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to maintain self-awareness and humility in various contexts
Ability to build positive relationships grounded on trust, respect, and collective responsibility

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Education: MBA/ PGDMr r r r r r r Any Graduate
Industry: Consulting Services

Skills Required