Silverleaf Academy Ltd is a growing network of affordable private pre-primary and primary schools dedicated to delivering high-quality education to lower-middle-income families in Tanzania. The Academy is currently inviting applications for the position of Company Administration Associate based at the Usa River campus.

The successful candidate will support the Director of Schools by managing administrative operations, supporting strategic expansion initiatives, coordinating leadership processes, and improving operational efficiency across the organization. This opportunity is suitable for highly organized and proactive professionals who can work effectively in a fast-paced educational environment.

Job Title

• Company Administration Associate

Organization

• Silverleaf Academy Ltd

Location

• Silverleaf Academy Usa River Campus, Tanzania

Contract Type

• Full-Time

Reporting Line

• Reports to the Director of Schools

About Silverleaf Academy

Silverleaf Academy provides affordable and technology-enabled education for children aged 2 to 14 years using the Tanzanian national curriculum. The institution focuses on literacy, numeracy, leadership, entrepreneurship, collaboration, and critical thinking skills through innovative teaching approaches and continuous teacher development.

Role Overview

• Provide executive and administrative support to the Director of Schools
• Support school expansion and growth initiatives
• Coordinate operational and administrative processes
• Improve workflow systems and organizational efficiency
• Support stakeholder engagement and communication activities

Key Responsibilities

Executive Support

• Manage the Director’s calendar, meetings, and communication
• Draft, review, and respond to official correspondence
• Prepare meeting agendas and accurate meeting minutes
• Track action points and follow-up activities
• Handle confidential leadership matters professionally

Administrative Management

• Coordinate leadership meetings and school-wide communications
• Maintain filing, record-keeping, and reporting systems
• Support policy documentation and departmental compliance
• Ensure timely preparation of reports and leadership documentation

Expansion and Growth Support

• Identify and evaluate potential school sites for rental or purchase
• Liaise with agents, legal teams, and consultants during acquisition processes
• Support development of business cases and expansion presentations
• Monitor expansion timelines and project deliverables

Stakeholder Engagement

• Represent the Director’s office during meetings and engagements when required
• Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure timely communication and follow-up on expansion activities

Process Improvement and Operational Excellence

• Improve administrative systems and accountability processes
• Implement productivity and tracking tools
• Identify workflow improvement opportunities

Key Requirements

• 2 to 5 years of experience in Administration, Operations, Executive support roles
• Strong written and spoken English communication skills
• High digital literacy with proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently
• Strong interpersonal and professional judgment skills
• Experience in education or project coordination is an added advantage

Key Performance Indicators

Administration KPIs

• Accurate and timely calendar and communication management
• Meeting agendas and minutes completed within 24 hours
• Timely filing and completion of documentation with zero compliance gaps
• Email response time within 24 hours

Expansion KPIs

• Identification of at least five viable campus prospects per week
• Completion of feasibility reviews within two weeks of site identification
• Successful onboarding of at least three new expansion sites annually
• Achieve over 90 percent stakeholder satisfaction in expansion projects.

Silverleaf Core Values

• Lead the Way
• Speak, Listen, and Learn
• Ask Why and Why Not
• Build for the Future
• Unwavering Mission Focus

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should apply through the Silverleaf Academy Google Form application process.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Silverleaf Academy Website