• Planning and coordinating administrative procedures and systems and devising ways to streamline processes
• Monitor inventory of office supplies and the purchasing of new material with attention to budgetary constraints
• Monitor costs and expenses to assist in budget preparation
• Counsel and advice to staff on work related issues including providing guidance and direction to management team and employees on Admin related topics
• Organize and supervise other office activities (recycling, renovations, event planning etc.)
• Oversee facilities services, maintenance activities and trades persons (e.g electricians)
• Communicate and ensure compliance and consistency with office practices and policies and compliance with all employment related laws
• Effectively interface with all levels of the organization to coordinate and oversee all of the people-related and office management activities
• Make certain that all administrative systems and processes are highly reliable, finely tuned and well delivered with an aim toward pro-action rather than reaction
• Negotiate related contracts, manage relevant vendor relationships, liaison with building management and oversee office operations
• Serve as administrative team leader, coach and advocate for administrative staff
• Keep informed and up to date regarding industry standards and best practices related to non-profit personnel management.

Knowledge of standards and effective practices across multiple disciplines for education and community development.

Critical thinking capacity and ability to think-out-of the box.

Self- starter, proactive in finding solutions.

Proven ability to cultivate and steward relationships with partner schools.