Executive Assistant at Jemi Neil Consulting

Jemi Neil Consulting – Our client, a reputable Montessori school is looking to recruit a competent and experienced candidate to fill the position below:

Job Title: Executive Assistant

Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos

Job Summary

• The Executive Assistant will work closely with the school director to provide administrative support on a one on one working relationship.
• The Personal Assistant also serves as a liaison to the leadership team; organizes and coordinated Executive outreach and external relations efforts; and oversees special projects.

Qualification / Requirements

• Must be female for gender balance.
• Must be proficient in the use of MS Outlook and office suite of products ( Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, MS Project and Access)
• Minimum of 3 – 4 years working experience in a similar position as EA.
• B.Sc / BA in Business Administration or any related field.
• Must have knowledge of modern office tools, methods and procedures
• Must have good organizational skills
• Must be attentive to detail
• Must have good communication skills
• Must be able to work under time pressure
• Must have good interpersonal skills
• Must be able to complete most tasks using independent judgment

Duties / Responsibilities

• Manage projects as assigned by School Director
• Devising and maintaining office systems, including data management and filing
• Conduct research work as assigned by the School Director
• Prepare the School Director for her meeting and monitor her action points/commitments for upcoming deadlines by following through on/communicating the necessary details
• Prepare reports by collecting and analyzing information
• Secure information by completing database backups
• Arranging travel, visas and accommodation
• Occasionally taking notes or dictation at meetings and providing general assistance during presentations
• Screening phone calls, enquiries and requests, and handling them when appropriate
• Meeting and greeting visitors at all levels of seniority
• Maintain office supplies
• Schedule and determine the nature/time of internal/external appointments; providing all necessary background materials and making travel plans where necessary
• Review and proffer advice on correspondences requiring the school directors signature
• Dispatch treated/ untreated correspondences internally/externally, as appropriate

Deadline: 10th February, 2021.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter (Highlighting similar work experience) to: damilare.elegbede@jemineil.com with “Executive Assistant” as subject of the mail.