Centre Manager - Business Innovation AcceleratorLagos Business School

• The Center Manager would be responsible for the management of administrative requirements as approved by the Governing Council.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Overall management of all administrative systems, record keeping and governance processes to aid the effective running of facilities.
• Analyze program risks and determining mitigants.
• Space management
• Oversight of routine planned, and preventative maintenance of the building facilities and outdoor space by staff, volunteers, or contractors.
• Maintain, monitor, and commission work as part of cyclic or needs-based repair and refurbishment.
• Manage and update a register of risk for facilities and update the Center Director.
• Manage and monitor all health and safety aspects in the building and outside spaces as required by regulation or good practice.
• Manage operational budget
• First-line review of agreements with vendors and contractors
• Liaise with Accountant, Media, and other direct officers regarding key deliverables.
• Manage all ad-hoc staff that manages the facility’s varying capacities. Ensure that staff and volunteers can work collaboratively with each other.
• Work in collaboration with other staff and contractors to establish marketing of facilities and good, serviced channels of communication about activities, events, and facilities available.
• Deal with communications issues internally and externally
• Develop a budget and operating plan for the program.
• Manage budgets for the locations.

Qualifications

• An MBA with relevant work experience (A PhD is an added advantage, given the research output expectations from the centre).

 Experience:

• Minimum of five years of professional experience in a lead management role.

Competencies Required:
To be successful in this role, the candidate must possess the following.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, public speaking, strategic planning, and writing skills are required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and tasks efficiently.
• Excellent time management skills and resourcefulness with attention to detail.