School Administrative Staff Job in Abuja at Govana School

Job Description

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Govana School in Abuja is seeking a highly organized and experienced professional to fill the position of School Administrative Staff. This role is ideal for a senior administrative professional who is ready to take on a leadership-focused challenge and help build strong systems that allow teachers and school leaders to concentrate on what truly matters, delivering quality education. The School Administrative Staff Job in Abuja offers a stable full-time opportunity within a mission driven educational environment.

About Govana School

Govana School is committed to becoming a leading institution where parents feel confident that their children receive a solid educational foundation, strong moral values, and a lifelong love for learning. The school’s mission is to provide affordable, high quality education while intentionally nurturing children to develop confidence, resilience, independence, and strong learning abilities.

Job Summary

The School Administrative Staff will oversee daily administrative operations and ensure the smooth running of the school office. The role goes beyond routine clerical work and focuses on building efficient systems, maintaining accurate records, supporting staff, and providing excellent service to parents and visitors.

Core Responsibilities

School Operations and Administration

• Ensure daily school operations run smoothly
• Manage front desk activities, enquiries, and visitor reception
• Handle petty cash, records, transport coordination, and general administrative duties
• Build and maintain standard operating procedures, checklists, and reports

Front Office and Reception Management

• Serve as the first point of contact for parents, visitors, and external partners
• Handle parents’ enquiries professionally and courteously
• Provide administrative support to teaching and non-teaching staff

Correspondence and Documentation

• Draft, proofread, and format letters, memos, reports, and school newsletters
• Use mail merge and other IT tools where necessary
• Maintain organized filing systems for both physical and digital documents

Records and Data Management

• Maintain and update student and staff records (manual and computerized)
• Track and monitor student attendance and absence registers
• Follow up with parents on unexplained absences

Scheduling and Coordination

• Manage calendars and schedule meetings such as parent teacher conferences and staff reviews
• Coordinate logistics for school events, excursions, and functions

Supplies and Inventory Management

• Monitor stock levels of office, school, and educational supplies
• Place orders when required and keep accurate inventory records

Basic Bookkeeping Duties

• Process invoices and record receipts
• Make bank deposits
• Manage petty cash and basic school funds

Management Support

• Provide reports and compliance support to the Director
• Assist with internal administrative compliance

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in a relevant discipline
• Minimum of 5 years administrative experience, preferably in a school environment

Skills and Competencies

• Strong organizational and multitasking ability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High level of professionalism and discretion
• Good IT and record management skills
• Ability to build and follow systems and procedures

Salary and Job Details

• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Mode: Onsite
• Location: Abuja
• Salary Range: ₦100,000 to ₦150,000 per month

Residing within 10km of Sunnyvale Estate, Abuja is an added advantage.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to [email protected] using School Administrative Staff as the subject of the email.

Apply today and become part of a school community dedicated to excellence in education and character development.