Administrative Associate / Receptionist
Nova Pioneer is looking for a
superstar Administrative Associate/Receptionist to provide services in
administration, discharging clerical and secretarial duties that facilitate the
smooth working of communication internally and externally, as directed by and
in consultation with the Operations Department and the Office of The Principal
and other such managers as may be designated. This role has a strong element of
Public Relations of the Primary School, both internally and externally.
About Nova Pioneer
Imagine a world in which every young
person across Africa attends a school that truly sets them up for success in
the 21st century. A school that cares about individual students and allows them
to explore the world around them. A school that focuses more on developing
skills than on memorizing content.
At Nova Pioneer, we have done more
than just imagine this future, we are bringing it to life. Nova Pioneer is a
pan-African, independent network of schools offering high quality, accessible
education from pre-primary through secondary school.
Nova Pioneer uses a unique,
enquiry-based learning approach that encourages students to ask “why” instead
of telling them the “what”. It allows them to form their own thinking through
exploration, investigation and collaboration. Nova Pioneer currently has 6
schools in South Africa and Kenya with a vision to launch 100 schools and reach
tens of thousands of students across the African continent in the next decade.
To learn more visit www.novapioneer.com.
Our team culture is designed to
reinforce our vision:
·
We model the growth
mindset we want our students to embody: you are challenged every day and,
as a result, you grow more than at any other point in your life
·
We pursue excellence in
every detail and do whatever it takes to produce great work quickly
·
We are radically open: we
share tough messages and our own vulnerabilities because doing so helps us grow
·
We put
our students before our team, and our team before ourselves
·
We
bring infectious energy, enthusiasm and fun to
everything we do because joy fuels the hardest work and learning
Roles
You will:
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Live the Nova Culture
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Perform a wide variety of clerical
and other office functions and activities related to the administration of
diverse programs and operations at the school.
·
Make and receive phone calls on the
school’s telephone lines
·
Schedule meetings for The Principal
in line with the diary
·
Facilitate the Public Relations
function of the front office
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Prepare documents ahead of internal
meetings as directed by the Principal (photocopying, binding, filing etc.)
·
Prepare of documents ahead of
external meetings as directed by the Principal (photocopying, binding, filing
etc.)
·
Prepare documents for internal
display on pin-boards or notice boards
·
Respond to routine correspondences
and send out scheduled communications
·
Keep custody of the pupils’
attendance registers and any confidential documents on behalf of the Principal
·
Manage petty cash
·
Any other duties as assigned by your
manager
Requirements
·
A people-person with great memory and
organizational skills
·
You love detail and accuracy
·
You have previous experience developing
warm working relationships with parents and 3-10 year old children.
·
You have 2-3 years’ experience in
front office management
·
You have a Diploma or Degree in
Office Administration and possess HR knowledge and skills
·
You reside in and around Juja/Thika
Road/Ruiru or are willing to move in order to be close to work
How to Apply
Does working at Nova Academies excite
you? If you’re a great fit, we will drop everything and call you immediately.
Please note: Where a copy of your
resume is required, copying and pasting from a formatted document e.g.
Microsoft Word® may not result in the formatting
transferring correctly to the final resume. You are encouraged to attach
your resume in Microsoft Word® or PDF format to protect formatting.
Applications will be reviewed on an
ongoing basis until the right candidate is identified. Only qualified candidates
will be invited for interviews. If you do not hear from us
within 8 weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application
unsuccessful.
Working at Nova Pioneer
Nova Pioneer is a place where our
people experience tremendous growth, fast! We invest heavily in the growth of
our people because it leads to greater mastery in both us and our students.
“Novaneers” work harder and work longer hours than at most schools but as a
result, the growth they experience is extraordinary. We offer consistent and
ongoing professional development and provide clear career pathways that ensure
that our people are always achieving their personal and professional best.
Nova Pioneer has a highly energetic,
entrepreneurial environment where our people get to bring their creative and
innovative ideas to life. We look for people who are flexible and who are able
to adapt and respond quickly to adversity with a positive, can-do attitude
(there are no problems, only solutions!).
We welcome challenges and roll with
the punches because it makes us, and our students, better. There is no problem
too big for us! We work hard but we also have a lot of fun together. We bring
infectious energy and enthusiasm to everything we do because joy fuels the
hardest work and learning. Read more about our culture principles here.