About the Job
The International Community School (ICS) is a leading International School dedicated to fostering educational excellence, global citizenship, and community wellness. Located in the vibrant city of Addis Ababa, we serve a diverse community of learners from around the world.
About the Role
As an Admin Assistant (Community Engagement), you will play a vital role in shaping the first impressions of our school community. You will be the first point of contact for many of our stakeholders, including prospective families, alumni, and visitors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Alumni Relations:
- Manage alumni database and provide support for alumni events.
- Assist with alumni outreach and engagement initiatives.
- Receptionist Duties:
- Greet visitors and answer phone calls promptly and professionally.
- Provide information about the school and direct inquiries as needed.
- Manage incoming and outgoing mail and packages.
- Administrative Support:
- Assist with data entry, document preparation, and other administrative tasks.
- Support the Admissions and Communications teams as needed.
About You
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficiency in English and Amharic
- Proficient in G Suite and other relevant software
- Experience in a customer service or administrative role
What We’re Looking For:
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for education. The ideal candidate will be able to:
- Build strong relationships with our school community
- Handle multiple tasks efficiently and prioritize effectively
- Work independently and as part of a team
- Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion
- Adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
Required Skills
- Communication
Desired Skills
- Time management
If you are passionate about creating a positive experience for families and meet the qualifications above, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a cover letter in A SINGLE PDF to [email protected] until December 13,2024.
Note: copies of transcripts, academic degrees, or recommendation letters should not be included with your application. You will provide the documents upon request. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Highly qualified candidates may be interviewed as applications are received. ICS reserves the right to make an appointment before the deadline if an outstanding applicant is identified early in the search process.
Child Protection – Safe Recruitment Practices
As part of our recruitment practices at our school, employees are required to possess and validate appropriate qualifications for all positions. For all potential hires, we communicate directly with previous references to ensure due diligence within the recruitment process. Once at school, ICS has a professional code of conduct, including Child Protection training reviewed with employees and signed annually.
More Information
- Address Ethiopia
- Experience Level Mid level
- Total Years Experience 0-5
