Executive Assistant to the Dean at Lagos Business School

Department: Dean’s Office

Business Unit: Pan-Atlantic University/Lagos Business School

Reports To: Dean

Purpose of Position

To provide high level strategic and tactical support to the Dean to ensure seamless coordination of the School administration

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/KEY JOB ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to the following:

• Oversee work activities within the office by organizing strategic assignments, monitoring progress and ensuring completion within established guidelines.
• Conduct research and make proposals on School development and realization of its objectives.
• Develop and manage relationships with international institutions aimed at building collaborations beneficial to the School.
• Represent the Dean in important meetings with stakeholders, ministries and regulatory agencies.
• Develop metrics for monitoring and evaluation of on-going collaborations and partnerships, review and present report for management decisions
• Monitor and report innovations and trends in international collaborations. Develop strategies to counter competitor’s activities.
• Assist the Dean in special projects such as AACSB international maintenance of accreditation visits etc.
• Develop relationships with other business schools to see opportunities for collaboration.
• Work closely with Faculty, Alumni Office, MBA Dept. Accounts and relevant units for the realization of both local and international office mandate.
• Any other job to be assigned by the Dean.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Number of completed projects within specified period
• Meeting set targets on stakeholders’ engagement.
• Number of local and international collaborations initiated
• Quality of correspondences from within the Dean's office.
• Level of positive feedback from internal and external customers

SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Strong Leadership skills
• Excellent managerial skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Influencing skills
• High integrity, reliability and confidentiality
• General organizational skills
• Flexibility: may require out of station travels.
• Public Relations and Marketing communication skills
• Consultancy skills
• Strong stakeholders management skills
• Ability to prepare effective and persuasive business presentation
• Working knowledge of MS office
• Sound report writing skills

QUALIFICATIONS

Good first degree in the field. An MBA or relevant Masters Degree would be an advantage.

Professional Qualification

Membership of relevant professional association/institute.

EXPERIENCE

• At least 6 years in relevant work with at least 3 years at managerial level.
• Excellent knowledge of Nigerian executive education market and manpower development sector. International exposure is an added advantage.