School Manager / President

School Manager / President

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Position Overview

The School Manager/President is the senior-most administrative leader responsible for the strategic and operational management of the school. This role ensures seamless functioning across all departments, including HR, Purchase & Procurement, Finance, Administration, Operations, and Academic Coordination, to deliver high-quality education and student services in alignment with the school's mission, vision, and values.

Key Responsibilities

1.

- Develop and execute the school's strategic plan in consultation with the Board.

- Establish policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for smooth functioning across

departments.

- Foster a collaborative culture between academic and administrative teams.

2. Departmental Oversight

Human Resources (HR): Oversee recruitment, onboarding, performance appraisals, training, and

staff welfare.

-Purchase & Procurement: Approve vendor selection, negotiate contracts, and ensure timely

procurement of goods and services.

- Finance: Work with the finance team to prepare budgets, monitor expenses, ensure fee

collection efficiency, and maintain compliance with financial regulations.

- Administration & Operations: Ensure maintenance, security, transport, housekeeping, and IT services meet standards.

- Academic Coordination: Support academic heads in curriculum delivery, teacher

performance tracking, and student outcome improvement.

3. Compliance & Regulatory Management

- Ensure adherence to all education board regulations (CBSE/ICSE/IB, as applicable).

- Maintain statutory compliance including labor laws, safety regulations, and

financial reporting.

4. Stakeholder Engagement

- Act as the key liaison between management, parents, teachers, and the community.

- Handle escalations from parents and staff with a problem-solving approach. 5. Performance

Monitoring & Reporting - Set measurable KPIs for each department. - Review departmental

performance and submit periodic reports to the Board.

- Implement data-driven decision-making to improve operational efficiency.

Qualifications & Experience.

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Education, Business Administration, or related

field.

- Minimum 8-12 years of leadership experience in school/educational institution

management.

- Proven experience managing multiple departments in an organizational setting.

- Strong understanding of school operations, HR, finance, procurement, and compliance

requirements.

Skills & Competencies

- Strategic thinking and leadership skills.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Strong financial and operational management ability.

-Problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.

- Proficiency in MS Office and school ERP

systems.

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