Director of Studies and Administration
Location: Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: Board of Directors / Proprietors
Supervises: Principal, Head teacher, Bursar, ICT Lead
Role Summary
The Director of Studies and Administration (DSA) is a managing director role. The successful candidate is expected to provide strategic, operational, and transformational leadership for a well-established Group of Schools with more than 30 years of educational excellence.
The DSA will be accountable for academic excellence and financial management, while responsible for driving growth, operational efficiency, strategic development, technology adoption, and staff welfare.
The role of the DSA is to ensure that the schools maintain prime position, competitiveness, regulatory compliance, and are well-positioned for the future.
This role requires a seasoned leader with strong financial management experience, good business acumen, transformational leadership skills, and the ability to build on legacy with contemporary best practices and technology-driven initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Governance:
Provide overall leadership and direction aligned with the Board’s vision and long-term goals
Translate Board strategies into clear operational and performance plans
Prepare and present monthly, termly, quaterly and annual reports to the Board
Drive institutional transformation and continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure compliance with education regulations and statutory requirements.
School Operations Management:
Oversee day-to-day operations across Nursery, Primary, and Secondary schools
Ensure high standards in academic delivery, administration, facilities, and student experience
Standardize processes and policies across the school group
Improve operational efficiency and service quality
Ensure health, safety, and safeguarding standards are consistently met.
Staff Welfare & Human Capital Management:
Oversee staff recruitment, performance management, and succession planning
Promote a positive work culture focused on professionalism, accountability, and collaboration
Implement staff welfare, training, and capacity-building programs
Drive continuous professional development (CPD) for teaching and non-teaching staff
Resolve staff-related issues in line with best HR practices.
Financial Management & Sustainability:
Oversee budgeting, financial planning, and cost control
Ensure efficient use of resources and improved financial performance
Monitor revenue streams, school fees collection, and expenditure
Work with finance teams to ensure financial transparency and accountability
Identify opportunities to improve profitability without compromising quality.
Business Development & Growth:
Develop and execute strategies to increase student enrolment and retention
Identify new revenue streams (after-school programs, summer school, partnerships, digital learning, etc.)
Strengthen brand positioning and market competitiveness
Build partnerships with parents, alumni, educational bodies, and corporate organizations
Explore expansion opportunities and innovative service offerings.
Technology & Digital Transformation:
Lead and oversee technology initiatives across the school group
Drive adoption of modern EdTech solutions (School Management Systems, e-learning platforms, data analytics, digital communication tools)
Improve operational efficiency through automation and digital tools
Ensure the schools remain relevant in a technology-driven educational landscape
Oversee ICT governance, data protection, and digital security.
Stakeholder & Relationship Management:
Act as a key liaison between the Board, school leadership, parents, staff, and external partners
Strengthen parent engagement and satisfaction
Represent the school group in external forums and strategic engagements
Manage reputational risk and public image of the school group.
Key Performance Areas (KPAs)
Operational efficiency and service quality
Staff satisfaction, retention, and productivity
Financial performance and sustainability
Student enrolment growth and retention
Successful delivery of technology and transformation initiatives
Board satisfaction and governance compliance.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Education:
Bachelor’s degree
Certificate in Education, Business Administration, Management, or related field
Master’s degree (MBA, M.Ed, MSc) is desirable but not required.
Experience:
Minimum 10–15 years of senior management experience
Proven experience as a General Manager, School Administrator, Operations Director, or similar role
Experience managing multi-campus or group institutions is highly desirable
Demonstratable experience of financial management, business operations, and business development
Strong exposure to organizational transformation and technology initiatives.
Skills & Competencies:
Good leadership and people management skills
Strong financial management skills and commercial awareness
Strategic thinking and innovation ability
Ability to influence people to effect change
Excellent communication and stakeholder management
Proficient in the use of common business software applications for word processing, spreadsheets, presentation and communication.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
Aged 40–55 years
A mature, forward-thinking leader who has upskilled and remained relevant
Passionate about education and institutional excellence
Visionary, entrepreneurial and excellent interpersonal skills
Results-driven with a strong sense of ownership
Effortlessly well-presented and ready to be public facing.
What Success Looks Like in the First 12–24 Months
Improved operational efficiency and management information
Stronger financial performance and revenue diversification
Modernized systems and technology adoption
Increased student enrolment and stakeholder satisfaction
Evidence of high integrity, professionalism, and accountability
Kept pace with Nigerian and international education trends
A clear, sustainable growth roadmap for the next phase of the school’s journey.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their tailored CV to: apply@alfred-victoria.com using the Job title as the subject of the email.
Note: If your competence, career goals and aspirations are in alignment with the requirements of this job role, kindly apply.