Administration Manager

Ministry of Education, Singapore (MOE); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental educational organization in Singapore is seeking an Administration Manager to lead the administrative team, oversee budgeting and procurement, and engage with stakeholders. The ideal candidate has a background in administration, strong interpersonal skills, and a willingness to lead and improve processes. Interested applicants can expect a response within a few weeks and must undergo a medical examination as part of the selection process.

Qualifications

• Experience in general administration in finance, procurement, or human resources.
• Strong interpersonal, organization, and communication skills.
• Willingness to lead and work well in teams.
• Keen interest in continuous improvement and work excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of administrative staff on the day-to-day operations.
• Manage the school’s budgeting and procurement process.
• Oversee human resource matters and implement HR policies.
• Engage stakeholders for services and supplies related to school administration.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Multi-tasking

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, organisation and communication skills
• Willingness to lead and ability to multi-task and work well in teams
• Keen interest in continuous improvement and work excellence
  
  
  

In general, applicants can expect to hear from us within 3 weeks of the close of the application window. In the event where we receive a high number of applications, applicants will receive an update on their status within 5 weeks of the close of the window.

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.

If you are facing issues submitting your application through the Careers@Gov portal, please contact us at [e-mail] for assistance.