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 Duties and Responsibilities

I-School Management

• • Ensure that students attend scheduled periods throughout the school day in case of absence of the school principal.
  • Prepare and maintain student lists and school records.
  • Provide required help for the preparation of report cards (grades) and behavior reports to parents.
  • Gather data regarding the needs of students according the school principal’s direction.
  • Management of the building (electricity/water available, repairs, etc…)
  • Supervise support staff (cleaners and guard)

II-Educational

• Help 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 of the children.

III-School Environment and Staff

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

IV-Relations with Project Office

• Ensure that student records are complete and up to date.
• Present on time all records and reports as requested by the project office.
• Establish and maintain an effective inventory system for all school supplies, materials and equipment.
• Provide a monthly request for procurement of school supplies.
• Work in close collaboration with the principals but report 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