Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar School Operations Associate to serve for a 3-month maternity coverage for our Tatu Girls Campus.
The associate will be in charge of helping with the day-to-day operations of our school campuses to ensure that they run smoothly.
This is an opportunity to be a part of an innovative network of schools that is developing generations of innovators and leaders who shape the African Century.
Disclaimer: Nova Pioneer does not charge any fee to process your application.
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, inquiry-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.
Learn more about our learning approach here.
Nova Pioneer currently has 13 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.
ABOUT THE ROLE The School Operations Associate is responsible for assisting/directing the planning, development and implementation of duties and projects related to School Academic Systems, Sports Activities, Transport, Meal Services, Educational Technology, Library, IT Services, Facilities Management, Procurement and Finance and Administration.
Key responsibilities for the role include: Fully embrace Nova's values and beliefs and promote them to students, staff, other facility, parents and members of the outside community.
Driving operational excellence in our day-to-day operations of our schools.
Assist with implementation of any and all initiatives put forth by Operations team.
Provides support in the execution of projects related to school goals - renovation, construction, new policies/systems, etc.
Ensures smooth campus operations (including evening and weekend activities) by liaising closely with resident teaching staff and operations team.
Supports in the successful running of various aspects of school operations - Library, Student Support Services, Kitchen operations, Sports Activities, etc.
Assists in forecasting and managing the school facilities budget.
Assists in doing various cost analysis to identify operational improvements.
Responsible for planning, assigning and directing contract/casual staff, including cleaning and security staff.
Responsible for appraising staff performance; rewarding and disciplining contract/casual staff; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
ABOUT YOU Skills and Qualifications required: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/ Management/ Economics or other related fields.
A minimum of 4 years of related work experience preferably in business operations, project management, marketing, event management and/or finance operations.
At least 1-2 years spent in a leadership/ supervisory role demonstrating progressive responsibility.
Superior problem solving and planning skills.
Good competence in Microsoft packages such as Microsoft Excel.
Highly developed organizational, communication and presentation skills.
Superior interpersonal skills as demonstrated by the ability to form professional relationships at all levels in the organization and with appropriate external stakeholders.
HOW TO APPLY Does working at Nova Pioneer excite you?
If so, then apply Now!
To apply, please complete the form on the right-hand side of this page.
We cannot process applications that are emailed to us.
Please note: You are encouraged to attach your resume in PDF format to protect formatting.
All applications will be reviewed and applicants notified of next steps within a week after this closing date.
There are a series of stages in the Nova Pioneer interview process and candidates will be moved forward in the process depending on their success in the previous stage.
The process is as follows: Phone interview: a short conversation to understand your skills and experience a little better.
Practical demonstration of what you can do: you will complete a written task or a demonstration related to the role you are applying for.
Teachers participate in a half-day selection day at one of our campuses as well as deliver a lesson to a class.
In-person interviews: at this point you will visit one of our schools to meet the team and participate in a series of in-person interviews.
Final interview: you'll have a final conversation with the hiring manager before decisions are made.
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.
Nova Pioneer will never request an application fee from candidates.
If you are contacted with a request to pay a fee from someone claiming to be a Nova Pioneer Talent or Recruitment representative, please do not pay them and report it to us immediately on ****** or ****** .
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