Operations Business Manager
CES is setting up a Secondary School,
under the brand name, Cytonn
Schools. The school shall provide a comprehensive 8-4-4
curriculum, seeking to offer exemplary secondary education complimented with
extracurricular activities. We are therefore looking to acquire and retain the
best talent, to enable us achieve this vision.
Responsibilities
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Overseeing identification and
evaluation of sites for development of Cytonn Schools;
·
Overseeing the research and analysis
on the financial viability of developing Cytonn Schools on various locations
identified through research;
·
Seeking approval from the Cytonn
Education Services and Cytonn Investments Boards on implementation of the
Cytonn School’s strategy;
·
Development and implementation of a
business strategy that is geared towards the growth and continuity of the
Cytonn Schools Brand;
·
Informing the Cytonn Education
Services Board on the progress of development and implementation of the Cytonn
Schools’ Strategy;
·
Overseeing and coordinating the
development of Cytonn schools in various locations; Identify and follow up on
partnership opportunities for Cytonn Schools with other organisations and
prospective investors;
·
To be responsible for talent
acquisition and personnel management; including the development of roles,
recruiting, interviewing, and hiring of new staff;
·
To ensure the development and
implementation of the Cytonn Schools Brand management structure across all our
campuses;
·
Lead the development and
implementation of our school curricula in all our Schools;
·
Manage the development and
implementation of the Cytonn Schools strategic plan, inclusive of the annual
operating plans, with concrete timelines and financial targets, in
collaboration with Cytonn Schools’ Principals;
·
Develop and manage an overall
strategy and business plan for the institution that will achieve both long-term
vision of the school and deliver necessary return to investors.
Requirements
·
Must have 8+ years of strong
operational experience; ideally having worked in a Senior Management role in a
school setting, e.g. (General Manager, Business Manager, Principal, Deputy
Principal etc.). Experience as a Principal is an added advantage;
·
At least a Second Class Upper
Division Degree. Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Business, or a related field
is preferred;
·
Must have relevant experience and
passion for education;
·
Must demonstrate strong skills in
organizational development, personnel management, budget and resource
development, and strategic planning;
·
Should demonstrate experience in
financial planning and analysis related to educational institutions;
·
Should be flexible and able to
multi-task; can work within a multi-cultural, fast-moving environment, while
demonstrating resourcefulness in setting priorities and guiding investment in
people/systems;
·
Should be flexible and able to
multi-task; can work within a multi-cultural, fast-moving environment, while
demonstrating resourcefulness in setting priorities and guiding investment in
people/systems;
·
Should demonstrate ability to
cultivate and manage productive relationships with team members, public
officials, funders and lenders, other staff, and the community;
·
Demonstrate ability to express ideas
clearly, verbally and in writing;
·
Strong computer skills, including
high level of proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word;
·
Ability to work independently,
problem solve, and be persistent;
·
Creativity, entrepreneurial, and a
self-driven attitude towards work;
·
Personal qualities of integrity,
credibility, and commitment to the mission of the School;
·
Strong problem-solving skills, with a
bias to a sense of urgency;
·
Is preferred to have basic knowledge
of legal and regulatory issues governing educational institutions.
How to Apply
Operations Associate
Reporting
to the Business Manager, the Business Associate will assist in the
implementation of the overall strategy of Cytonn Schools. We are seeking a highly motivated, self-directed,
team player to fill this role.
Responsibilities
·
Guidance on the research towards
identifying the best locations to develop the school and the analysis on the
financial viability of developing the Institute on the locations Identified;
·
Develop and follow through on
implementation work plans for the development and management of operations for
Cytonn Schools that have been approved for implementation by the Board;
·
Perform continuous and timely updates
to the Business Manager and other stakeholders of Cytonn Schools on the
progress on the development and operations of Cytonn School;
·
Developing and implementing
operational processes, procedures and manuals for the Cytonn Schools;
·
Assist in the process of talent
acquisition and personnel management; including the development of roles,
recruiting, interviewing, and hiring of new staff;
·
Perform continuous research in the
education sector to ensure that Cytonn’s investment decision and expansion
plans in the sector are data driven; and
·
Any other duties as may be prescribed
from time to time
Requirements
·
A minimum of B+ in KCSE, or
equivalent
·
Must have 4+ years in a
high-performing professional setting working on demanding analytical projects;
ideally having worked in a Junior Management role e.g. (Head of Operations,
Growth and Expansion Manager etc.); Having worked in a school setting is an added
advantage;
·
A minimum of B+ in KCSE, or
equivalent. At least a Second Class Upper Division Degree. Bachelor’s Degree in
Education, Business, Human Resource Management, or a related field is
preferred;
·
Must have relevant experience and
passion for education;
·
Must demonstrate strong skills in
research and analysis, organizational development, personnel management, and
project planning;
·
Should demonstrate experience in
financial modelling, planning and analysis related to educational institution;
·
Should be flexible and able to
multi-task; can work within a multi-cultural, fast-moving environment, while
demonstrating resourcefulness in setting priorities and guiding investment in
people/systems;
·
Should demonstrate ability to
cultivate and manage productive relationships with team members, public
officials, other staff, and the community;
·
Demonstrate ability to express ideas
clearly, verbally and in writing;
·
Strong computer skills, including
high level of proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word;
·
Ability to work independently,
problem solve, and be persistent;
·
Creativity, entrepreneurial, and a
self-driven attitude towards work;
·
Personal qualities of integrity,
credibility, and commitment to the mission of the School;
·
Strong problem-solving skills, with a
bias to a sense of urgency;
·
Have basic knowledge of legal and
regulatory issues governing educational institutions.
How to Apply
