Administrative Officer Job at Valid Crown Digital College

Valid Crown Digital College Bwari is the first fully computerized institution in Nigeria, where all operations are carried out through a digital means including learning. VCDC is also a day and boarding school.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Administrative Officer


Job Location: Bwari, Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

  • A school secretary works in the administrative office of an elementary school, middle school, or high school, and is responsible for performing daily clerical work.
  • The job description of a school secretary involves interacting with students and parents, tracking attendance records, mailing school forms, and managing the school calendar.

Position Description

  • A school secretary answers the office phone and transfers calls as necessary, processes tuition payments, maintains student records, welcomes school visitors, and handles any day-to-day clerical needs required by the school.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Answer telephone and addresses caller questions and concerns.
  • Transfers calls to proper individual and/or department as needed.
  • Mails student report cards, school brochures, and other necessary forms.
  • Accepts and processes tuition and school lunch payments from parents.
  • Makes bank deposits.
  • Sorts and distributes mail delivered to school office.
  • Contacts parents in the event of student illness or behavioral issues.
  • Maintains student records and files.
  • Welcomes visitors to the school and provides directions around the building as needed.
  • Types up and contributes to school bulletin or newsletter.
  • Assists in designing and drawing up promotional and informational materials for parents.
  • Provides students with tardy slips.
  • Maintains records of student absences.
  • Uses computer database or filing system to update records as necessary.
  • Manages and updates school calendar.
  • Provides administrative support to principal or other upper level administrator as needed.
  • Takes dictation and transcribes documents.
  • Attends office meetings and takes minutes.
  • Distributes paychecks to school staff.

Education and Experience

  • HND / Bachelor’s Degree is recommended.
  • Previous work experience in an office setting is required.
  • Light physical activity such as walking and standing, is required on a daily basis.
  • Work Environment
  • The majority of working hours will be spent in an office setting.
  • Some local travel to complete office errands may be required.
  • Applicates must reside in Bwari.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills.
  • Maintains professional and friendly demeanor.
  • Possesses excellent organizational skills.
  • Is capable of managing time efficiently.
  • Demonstrates ability to think creatively.
  • Demonstrates strong writing and editing abilities.
  • Possesses excellent telephone etiquette.
  • Communicates clearly and effectively.
  • Demonstrate ability to multi-task effectively.
  • Works well with a variety of students, administrators, and parents.
  • Exhibits ability to remain polite and calm when dealing with troublesome students or frustrated parents.
  • Possesses basic computer skills and knowledge of word processing programs.
  • Is capable of handling confidential student records in a responsible fashion.
  • Demonstrates familiarity with basic office equipment such as multi-line phones, fax machines, and scanners.

Salary
N50,000 - N120,000 / month.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Application Letter to: recruitment@nigerianfoundries.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.

Note: For more information, contact school via: 09166225151 .