Office Manager Job at Transnational Academic Group

Transnational Academic Group (TAG) is owned and operated by a group that focuses on building value across three major business verticals including media, education, and information technology.
Established in 2013 in partnership with Lancaster University, TAG operates Lancaster University Ghana. TAG’s sister company, Global Institute Middle East, in partnership with Murdoch University established Murdoch University Dubai in 2008. Both Lancaster University Ghana and Murdoch University Dubai deliver relevant undergraduate and post graduate programmes to students in West Africa and in the UAE.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Office Manager
Job Location: Lagos

Job Summary

• Responsible for the organization, co-ordination of office operations, procedures and resources to facilitate organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of strategic business models for new partnerships and business opportunities for Transnational Academic Group (TAG).

Duties and Responsibilities
Office Management:

• Co-ordinate office staff activities to ensure maximum efficiency;
• Establish and monitor procedures for effective record keeping;
• Ensure security, integrity and confidentiality of data;
• Oversee adherence to office policies and procedures;
• Review and approve office supply acquisitions;
• Allocate available resources to enable successful task performance;
• Coach and mentor team members;
• Evaluate and manage staff performance;
• Maintain a safe and secure working environment;
• Handle customer inquiries and complaints;
• Co-ordinate schedules, appointments and bookings;

Required Academic Qualifications and Competencies

• A Masters’ degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Public Relations or in a related discipline;
• Professional certification in any of the above disciplines will be an advantage;
• Good understanding of Higher Education Institution(HEI) needs and respond to them;
• Significant knowledge in product development and emerging market trends;
• Knowledge in proposal writing and strategy development;
• Strong report writing, and presentation skills required;
• Excellent organisation, communication and negotiation skills required;
• Project Management skills;
• Good people-management skills;
• Good working knowledge of MS Office Suite;
• Proven ability to develop relationship and partnership opportunities with corporates, academic, students and other external partners;
• Significant knowledge and working experience in Marketing, Marketing Communications and Public Relations;
• Ability to provide effective supervision and leadership to team members;
• Knowledge of business and management principles;
• Knowledge of accounting, data and administrative management practices and procedures;
• Proven ability to take initiative to develop new contacts and manage large client portfolio;

Deadline
30th September, 2017.

Method of Application
All qualified candidates should send their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and cover letter to: HR@lancaster.edu.gh

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be