Administration and Office SupportFull-TimeJunior-level(1-2 yrs)
Job Description
The Personal Assistant provides administrative support to the Headteacher while serving as the first point of contact for parents, staff, and visitors. The role also includes supporting school marketing and events logistics. This position requires an organized, detail-oriented, and personable individual who can represent the school positively and maintain confidentiality at all times.
Key Responsibilities
Front Office & Administration
Receive parents and visitors, directing them to the relevant personnel with professionalism and courtesy.
Effectively handle telephone requests on behalf of callers or the school, ensuring accurate and timely responses.
Provide the highest standard of customer care to parents and visitors, upholding the school’s image at all times.
Ensure safety procedures are followed by issuing passes and lanyards to all visitors and maintaining accurate visitor sign-in records.
Assist with filing, photocopying, and circulation of correspondence as required.
Provide administrative assistance to staff as needed.
Support the Headteacher with scheduling, follow-ups, and preparation of basic documents.
Act as a liaison between the school and the HR Department.
Ensure the reception area remains tidy and welcoming.
Marketing & Enrollment Support
Inquiry Handling: Facilitate the initial inquiry process by sharing school brochures and relevant information with prospective parents to support enrollment growth.
Content Gathering: Help identify and collect highlights, photos, and stories from school activities for use by the marketing team.
Collateral Maintenance: Monitor and replenish marketing materials, brochures, and branding displays in the reception area to ensure they are well-presented.
Visit Coordination: Facilitate school tours for prospective families, providing a professional first point of contact.
Data Tracking: Assist in compiling enrollment inquiries and visitor feedback to help the school leadership identify marketing trends.
Communications & Event Logistics
Parental Outreach: Support the communication process with parents regarding school life, ensuring all messaging is consistent with the school’s professional tone.
Information Distribution: Coordinate the timely distribution of newsletters, announcements, and notices across various school channels.
Event Support: Provide logistical and on-ground support for the coordination of weekend and holiday school events, Open Days, and activities.
Digital Updates: Assist in the preparation and posting of approved announcements or event recaps for school noticeboards and digital platforms.
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Administration, Communications, Management, or a related field.
Minimum of 2 years of proven experience in an administrative or assistant role.
Experience in an educational setting is preferred.
Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications.
Strong command of written and spoken English.
Competence in record-keeping, data management, and file systems.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the Aga Khan Education Service recruitment portal at krb-xjobs.brassring.com.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKESK) portal at krb-xjobs.brassring.com.