School Administrative Officer

The Role

• The School Administrative Officer will ensure the smooth running of the front office and provide essential administrative support across the school.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for pupils, parents, staff and visitors, ensuring a professional, welcoming and well-managed front office experience.
• Manage visitor reception and access procedures in accordance with the school's safeguarding and operational standards.
• Respond to enquiries professionally, ensuring accurate information is provided and matters are directed appropriately.
• Maintain accurate pupil attendance, punctuality and absence records, ensuring timely follow-up where required.
• Provide administrative support to the School Operations Manager, ensuring school records, documentation and office systems remain organised and up to date.
• Coordinate the effective management of school calendars, notice boards and routine communications, ensuring information is accurate, current and well presented.
• Maintain a professional, organised and efficient reception and office environment that reflects the school's standards.
• Provide administrative support for meetings, events and other school activities as required.

The Ideal Candidate

• We are seeking a professional and personable individual who combines warmth with professionalism, presenting a polished appearance, a composed front-facing presence and the attention to detail required to excel in a formal school environment.

The successful candidate will have:

• A Degree or HND in Business Administration, Office Management, Education Management, Public Administration or a related discipline
• A minimum of three years' post-NYSC experience in an administrative role, preferably within a school or other professional service environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the maturity and judgement to engage confidently and professionally with parents, staff and visitors.
• Strong organisational skills, exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities while maintaining accuracy and follow-through.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and confidence working with digital systems, databases and administrative platforms.
• Clear and legible handwriting suitable for maintaining accurate, professional and well-presented records.
• A proactive and dependable approach to work, with the ability to take initiative, anticipate needs and maintain high standards with minimal supervision.

Remuneration

• N150,000 - N180,000 per month depending on experience, capability and overall suitability for the role.

Application Closing Date
31st July, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send a one-page CV, one-page handwritten statement explaining suitability for the role and a recent professional photograph to: View email address on hotnigerianjobs.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

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