School Administrator

General Goal: The school administrator is responsible for supporting the school principal in all administrative tasks to ensure a proper running of the school.

Main Responsibilities of the Position
1- School Management

• Helping in all office work (filing, recording, planning…).
• Having direct contact with the students and assisting them whenever needed.
• Ensuring that students attend scheduled periods throughout the school day in case of absence of the school principal.
• Preparing and maintaining student lists and school records.
• Providing required help for the preparation of report cards (grades) and behavior reports to parents.
• Gathering data regarding the needs of students according the school principal’s direction.
• Managing the building (bills are paid, electricity/water available, etc…)
• Supervising support staff (cleaners and guard).

2- Educational

• Helping in the daily management of the school (arrival of students, class entrance, exit from the school and an establishment of an adequate school discipline).
• Keep the insurance records for the children.

3- School Environment and Staff

• Making sure to take proper notes during the meeting and share them with the team.
• Establishing professional and respectful relations with students, with parents and with staff.

4- Relations with Project Office

• Ensuring that student records are complete and up to date.
• Presenting on time all records and reports as requested by the project office.
• Establishing and maintain an effective inventory system for all school supplies, materials and equipment.
• Providing a monthly request for procurement of school supplie.
• Working in close collaboration with the principals but reporting to the Project Director.

Knowledge, Skills and Personal Attributes

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and team working skills
• Good cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Highly approachable, trustworthy and confidential
• Proficient in MS Office Application (Arabic and English)
• Previous working experience in school administration is a plus