Come and help oversee the student admissions process, online course enrollments, and maintenance of student records at a fun-loving, international school in West Africa!

Main Tasks:

• Work with the Administrative Assistant to provide informational packets for admissions and new families
• Create cumulative folders for new students
• Evaluate new student records and transcripts to determine transfer credit
• Participate in the admissions committee
• Monitor student progress
• Maintain academic records
• Create transfer credit documents for high school students
• Conduct pre-registration and course planning for high school students
• Create and send transcripts as requested
• Support the creation of the school schedule
• Manage the school calendar
• Coordinate online course enrollments
• Maintain digital records of grade reports, transcripts, enrollments and withdrawals
• Ensure printing of diplomas and attendance records
• Order diploma covers, tassels, sashes and coordinate graduation gowns
• Enjoy and be a part of school life
• Attend the beginning of the year orientation and weekly staff meetings
• Cultivate community and a good working relationship with students, parents, local staff and co-workers

Language Requirement:

A basic knowledge of French is necessary, though English may be used in many daily conversations. Intermediate or Advanced French ability is preferred.

School Info:

Sahel Academy has been serving the children of mission workers since 1986. We offer an English-speaking, International, Christian Education to roughly 120-130 students in grades K-12 from 15 different countries.

Our vision is for students to be "learners loving God and transforming their world". We believe building the next generation of Christ-followers and world-changers is a critical task in our world today.

Our mission is to "develop students through a holistic education of the highest quality while nurturing a Christ-like character and a heart of service". We believe in using our resources to serve our community with the love of Christ.

Location:

Sahel Acadmey is located in Niamey, Niger. This region of West Africa is known for its ancient and rich history as well as the  many modern day challenges of famine, poverty and political upheaval. God is at work through ministries like Sahel Academy and the many ministries represented among the students' families such as: medical, agricultural, church development, construction, bible training, translation, aviation, as well as serving marginalized communities.

Local languages include Hausa and Zarma, though much of daily commerce is conducted in French. Sahel offers weekly French language tutoring at no cost.

The school also assists teachers in establishing housing and living arrangements.