Administrative Officer Job at Prime Montessori School

Prime Montessori Nursery and Primary School, for over 25 years, has been at the forefront of Montessori learning in Nigeria. Situated in idyllic surroundings in the heart of mainland Lagos, Prime Montessori School boasts of secure well aged buildings which house modern learning facilities. Our motto, “Quest for Excellence” represents an eternal quest for academic achievement and a primary focus on high educational standards, it is a voyage through waters unknown to the shores of educational enlightenment.

A Prime Montessori School education is one which is centred around the Nigerian academic curriculum delivered through active classroom learning and further enhanced with the aid of facilities such as our Art studio, Library, Science lab, IT room, Music room and Montessori room. Our staff are handpicked based on in-house criteria revolving around teacher-student dynamics.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Administrative Officer

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are looking for a detail-oriented and organized Administrative Officer to oversee office management and ensure the smooth daily operations of the school.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining student and staff records, coordinating office activities, managing correspondence, handling scheduling, and ensuring compliance with school policies.
• This role requires excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking skills to support the administrative needs of the school effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily administrative operations of the school office.
• Maintain and update student, staff, and school records in compliance with policies and regulations.
• Manage school correspondence, including emails, phone calls, and official communications.
• Maintain inventory of office supplies and ensure all administrative resources are available.
• Handle financial administrative tasks such as processing invoices, managing petty cash, and tracking expenses.
• Support teachers and school staff with administrative requests and documentation.
• Coordinate school schedules, meetings, and events for staff and students.
• Assist in processing admissions, enrollment, and student documentation.
• Ensure compliance with school policies and government regulations.
• Address parent and visitor inquiries in a professional and courteous manner.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, or a related field
• Proven experience in administrative or office management
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and administrative software.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application to: prime.montessori2@gmail.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.