Assistant Administrator – School Office Job Opportunity
The School of St Jude is inviting applications from qualified and passionate candidates for the position of Assistant Administrator – School Office. This role offers an opportunity to support one of the largest charitable education organizations in Africa while contributing to the delivery of quality education to Tanzanian students.
The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring the smooth operation of school administrative functions while supporting teachers, staff, and students.
Work Station
- Smith Campus, Usa River, Arusha
- Number of Positions: 1
About The School of St Jude
The School of St Jude is a leading charitable education institution in Africa dedicated to providing free, high-quality education to bright but economically disadvantaged Tanzanian students. The organization supports approximately 1,800 students each year with fully funded education.
In addition, the school provides access to higher education opportunities for hundreds of graduates and supports more than 20,000 students in government schools by providing qualified teachers. The institution is funded by supporters from around the world who contribute to the mission of expanding access to quality education.
Who You Are
The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong administrative abilities and a genuine passion for education. Applicants should be highly organized and capable of managing multiple responsibilities in a professional environment.
Key qualities include:
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Passion for education and supporting student success
- Ability to maintain well-structured and efficient office operations
Key Responsibilities
The Assistant Administrator will support the daily operations of the school office and ensure administrative systems run efficiently to support teaching and learning activities.
Responsibilities include:
- Ensuring the smooth running of the office to support both teaching and administrative staff
- Maintaining adequate supplies of office materials and stationery
- Monitoring office equipment to ensure machines are functioning properly and reporting any issues to the supervisor
- Assisting teachers with printing examination papers and academic materials
- Managing office purchasing needs and distributing stationery to staff and students
- Receiving visitors and directing them to the appropriate departments
- Preparing and sharing monthly reports on stationery usage and photocopying activities
- Updating daily attendance records for staff and students through the Admin folder, email systems, and iSAMs
- Assisting with filing student documents in accordance with approved administrative procedures
- Supporting logistics during scholarship application activities and school events
Qualifications and Requirements
Applicants must meet the following qualifications:
- Diploma in Office Administration, Business Administration, or a related field from a registered and accredited college within East Africa
- Previous administrative work experience, preferably in an educational institution where English is used as the medium of instruction
Required Skills
Candidates should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and demonstrate a proactive approach to tasks
- Strong typing skills with a minimum typing speed of 50 words per minute (50 WPM), which will be assessed during the recruitment process
Why Join The School of St Jude
Working at The School of St Jude offers an opportunity to contribute to a meaningful mission focused on education and poverty reduction.
Benefits include:
- Opportunity to contribute to transforming lives through education
- A supportive working environment with both local and international staff
- Career development and progression opportunities
- Mid-morning tea and lunch provided during working days
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit the following documents:
- A cover letter
- An updated Curriculum Vitae
Application details:
- Email: [email protected]
- Subject Line: TSOSJ/HR/ACDM/SMI/03/01/26
- Application Deadline: 12 March 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the recruitment process.
Important Notice
Applicants should be aware of fraudulent recruitment activities. The School of St Jude does not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process, including during job offers. Any request for payment should be ignored and reported to the relevant law enforcement authorities.
