Operations Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION :

SCHOOL OPERATIONS LEAD

About Us - Established in 2004, we are a chain of schools offering national and international curriculums across 41 schools pan India. With our well-researched curriculum, modern teaching methodologies and wide range of extra-curricular activities and facilities we constantly strive to enthuse our students with fascinating learning experiences every single day.

Role :School Operations Lead

Department :Operations

Designation :Deputy Manager/Manager - Operations

Band and GradeM1/M2

Location :School

Reporting ;Principal

Primary Purpose of the Job -

Administrator is responsible for directing the activities of subordinate staff in the coordination and management of various administrative activities for an organization. Administrator is responsible for managing various operations at a facility. The work requires knowledge of the policies, procedures, and regulations of administrative and departmental programs, and supervisory techniques.

Key Responsibilities :

• Administrator is responsible for directing the activities of subordinate staff in the coordination and management of various administrative activities for a school.
• Monitoring budgets with actual expenses to ensure high efficiency at low cost.
• Ensuring all the AMC & Contracts are live and Maintenance of Office Premises including AMC, Repair of assets etc.
• Transport Management -Regular monitoring bus movement and ensuring safety of students during arrival and dispersal.
• Make effective use of all resources available to the department, nurturing the strength and aspirations of existing key personnel.
• Handle emergencies & manage crisis.
• Vendor Management - Validation and evaluation of vendors. Negotiations, ensuring the services are rendered within the timeline and follow up on their payments.
• Supervise, advice and mentor the admin team
• Developing and maintaining school administrative activities.
• Work with the schools Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Board in devising strategy.
• Supervise, advice and mentor the admin team

Key Interactions Internal : All Staff

External: Vendors

Desired Qualification

• Graduate (B.tech/B.E.) or Postgraduate (PG- Operation/Admin/Facility) from a recognized University in India or abroad

Years of Experience

• School Administration experience preferred
• Post-graduate / MBA with good communication skills and ability to correspond independently.
• Minimum experience of 5 to 8 years in reputed school
• Should have prior experience of dealing with Education Department and ICSE/CBSE Boards.
• Knowledge of finance and budget essential
• Candidates should have a good command over English and good man management skills.

Expected Competencies

• Situational Adaptability
• Instills trust.
• Customer Service
• Tech Savvy
• Accountability
• Result Driven
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Collaboration
• Optimizing work processes

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of Administration (Facility Management, Canteen, Sickbay, Security, Budgeting, Billing, Events & Functions).
• Understanding of budgeting, asset management & compliance.
• Proficient in MS Office suite especially MS-Word, MS-Excel, and MS-PowerPoint.

Human Resources and Development