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We are seeking a dynamic, young professional who can subscribe to our vision, mission, and values to join our Administration and Facilities team as part of the Innoventures Education group of schools.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Group Team Leader, the Administrative Manager is responsible for the efficient management of the school’s facilities and resources and supporting day-to-day school activities and routines. You will work closely with the school principal, the school executive and teaching staff as required. To be successful in this role, you should be detail-oriented without losing sight of the bigger picture. Candidates must have the capacity to handle multiple responsibilities and not lose their nerve under pressure.

Key responsibilities

· Understanding and reviewing the functioning of the school and its various constituents.

· Maintenance, safety, security, cleanliness and general upkeep of the school building and grounds, ensuring that the site and facilities are always available for school use and other users.

· Ensuring that the school is fully compliant with local government authority regulations.

· To ensure the security and efficient operation of the school site, buildings, and grounds always, in accordance with current health and safety guidelines.

· Oversee inventories, ordering of supplies and stocktaking.

· Monitor the performance of external contracts to ensure high standards of service.

· To ensure all repairs and maintenance at the school, including the inspection of required repairs and, where necessary, the appointment of external service providers.

· Liaise with students, parents, visitors and school staff on school administration related matters.

· Other related duties as required.

Professional qualifications and experience

· Graduate/postgraduate.

· Minimum two (2) years’ experience in a similar role in the UAE.

· Excellent organization, communication skills with a ‘can do’ attitude.

· Strong IT skills especially MS Office applications.

We are proud to offer.

· A dynamic work environment with outstanding facilities.

· Diverse team with focus on high performance.

· A network of support – with professionals across different functions.

· A competitive compensation package.

Innoventures Education

Innoventures Education is a company committed to bringing world-class education to Dubai. It manages Raffles International School, Dubai International Academy in Emirates Hills and Al Barsha, Raffles World Academy, Collegiate International School, and Raffles Early Childhood Centre (ECC).

All our schools and ECCs are renowned for their high-quality curricula, inspiring learning environments and commitment to academic excellence. Together we have a total enrolment of close to 8000 students from over 100 countries, with a dedicated and inspirational team of educators and administrators from virtually every corner of the globe.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED1.00 - AED2.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Dubai: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Required)

Language:

  • English (Required)
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