Administration Manager

Ministry of Education; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government education agency in Singapore is seeking an Administration Manager to lead a team of administrative staff, ensuring efficient operation of various school administrative processes. The ideal candidate will manage budgeting and procurement, and handle HR-related matters, while engaging with stakeholders such as parents and vendors. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills are essential for success in this role. A keen interest in continuous improvement is encouraged.

Benefits

Medical examination covered by the employer

Qualifications

• Experience in general administration in finance, procurement, human resource.
• Strong interpersonal, organisational and communication skills.
• Willingness to lead, ability to multi-task and work in teams.
• Keen interest in continuous improvement and work excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of administrative staff on day-to-day operations.
• Manage budgeting, procurement processes, and financial operations.
• Handle human resource matters including HR policies and benefits.
• Engage stakeholders like parents, alumni, and vendors for services.

Skills

General administration

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

What the role is:

The Administration Manager leads a team of administrative staff and plays a vital role in ensuring the efficient operation of the administrative processes in schools. This position involves supervising various day‑to‑day school administrative functions, ensuring compliance with ministry policies and procedures.

What you will be working on:

• Lead a team of administrative staff on the day‑to‑day operations, including facilitating staff training on administrative processes and systems
• Manage the school’s budgeting and procurement process, as well as financial operations to ensure compliance with the relevant guidelines
• Manage human resource matters including implementation of HR policies, manpower resourcing and benefits administration
• Support the school’s efforts to actively engage stakeholders such as parents, alumni and school’s vendors for services and supplies related to school administration

What we are looking for:

• Experience in general administration in any of the areas such as finance, procurement, human resource
• Strong interpersonal, organisational and communication skills
• Willingness to lead and ability to multi‑task and work well in teams
• Keen interest in continuous improvement and work excellence

As part of the processing of your application, you may be required to undergo a medical examination that will be fully paid by MOE. You will be provided with instructions regarding the medical examination. Note: The medical examination is part of the selection process and does not indicate that you have been offered the appointment.

About Ministry of Education

The wealth of a nation lies in its people - their commitment to country and community, their willingness to strive and persevere, their ability to think, achieve and excel. Our future depends on our continually renewing and regenerating our leadership and citizenry, building upon the experience of the past, learning from the circumstances of the present, and preparing for the challenges of the future. How we bring up our young at home and teach them in school will shape Singapore in the next generation. The mission of the Education Service is to mould the future of the nation, by moulding the people who will determine the future of the nation. The Service will provide our children with a balanced and well‑rounded education, develop them to their full potential, and nurture them into good citizens, conscious of their responsibilities to family, society and country.