Administrative Manager

Rgheeb; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Rgheeb seeks an Administrative & Operations Manager to oversee daily administrative and operational activities within a school environment, driving efficiency and high-quality educational experiences.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, excellent English and Arabic communication, and a hands-on, initiative-driven approach to coordinating school operations and stakeholder relations.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in administration or operations management within an education environment.
• Excellent English and Arabic written and spoken communication.
• Strong leadership, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive with ownership and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily school administrative activities for efficiency and policy adherence.
• Supervise administrative staff and monitor task completion.
• Ensure classrooms and facilities are prepared and equipped.
• Coordinate between school management, teachers, staff and external stakeholders.
• Monitor schedules, resources, supplies, and facility needs.
• Identify challenges and implement effective solutions.
• Plan and coordinate school events, meetings, and initiatives.
• Build relationships with external organizations and suppliers.
• Improve administrative procedures and workflows for efficiency.
• Maintain records and prepare management reports.
• Ensure professional communication with parents and visitors.

Skills

Leadership

Operations planning

Stakeholder management

English/Arabic

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking a proactive, highly organized, and results-driven Administrative & Operations Manager to oversee daily administrative and operational activities within a school environment.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, exceptional communication skills, and a high level of ownership and initiative. This role requires a hands‑on professional with a project management mindset who can independently coordinate school operations, anticipate operational needs, resolve challenges, and implement improvements to ensure a well‑organized, efficient, and high‑quality educational environment.

• Oversee daily school administrative activities, ensuring efficiency, organization, and adherence to established policies and procedures.
• Supervise administrative staff, delegate responsibilities, monitor performance, and ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Ensure classrooms, meeting rooms, and school facilities are properly prepared, organized, and equipped to support daily activities.
• Act as a key point of coordination between school management, teachers, administrative staff, and external stakeholders.
• Monitor administrative schedules, resource requirements, supplies, and facility‑related needs.
• Proactively identify administrative challenges, take ownership of resolving issues, and implement effective solutions.
• Plan and coordinate school events, meetings, activities, and administrative initiatives.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with external organizations, suppliers, service providers, and strategic partners.
• Identify and implement improvements to administrative procedures, workflows, and overall organizational efficiency.
• Maintain accurate administrative records, documentation, and reports while providing management with regular updates and recommendations.
• Ensure professional communication and a positive experience for parents, visitors, employees, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate administrative projects and initiatives, ensuring effective planning, execution, and follow‑up.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Education Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in administration, administrative management, or team supervision.
• Proven experience supervising administrative teams and managing multiple responsibilities.
• Excellent proficiency in both English and Arabic, written and spoken, is mandatory.
• Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Excellent problem‑solving, decision‑making, and multitasking abilities.
• Strong coordination and stakeholder relationship management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and administrative management systems.
• Experience coordinating school events, administrative projects, and external partnerships.