Administration Manager at Bridge International Academies

Overview of Position
The Administration Manager is responsible for overseeing all the administrative activities that facilitate the smooth running of the Bridge International Academies Offices in Nigeria, the corporate apartment and can lead strategic projects and events to improve the well-being of Bridge staff. This person is a highly energetic, superstar idea generator, organizer, project manager, and Microsoft Office whiz that can manage several Administration assistants, and is willing to work whatever hours and times are needed to get things done. Last but not least, the Administration Manager is a friendly but firm presence in the office to ensure that all Company policies are being adhered to.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and manages administrative assistants
• Managing the duties of office cleaners, building security, and maintaining a relationship with building management to ensure that Bridge is receiving the correct level of service
• Lead the Administration Department in providing high quality service to the entire Company and any visitors, including maintaining regular quality tea service, front desk support, onboarding employees, etc.
• Manage security for the building – reviewing CCTV footage, ensuring that only authorized personnel are in the office, etc.
• Assist Bridge Staff with questions and concerns around the work environment
• Manage and maintain inventory and stock controls over administration assets (office supplies, furniture, etc.), leverage technology and systems to ensure that tracking is repeatable, scalable, and fail-safe
• Strategically manage the Company’s floor plan/layout and general office needs
• Ensure that the work environment is well kept and motivating for employees
• Organize company events, both in and out of the office

Qualifications and Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a top academic institution with top marks
• Superb Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Very competent with technology platforms and quick to pick up new systems
• At least four years’ experience working in project management/fast-paced environments, ideally with an administrative bent

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Prior experience as an Administration Manager preferred; experience working in Administration
• Prior management and project management experience
• High energy, highly motivated personality but a stickler for rules
• Good communicator – verbal and written
• Available at all hours (when necessary) to attend to the office in person