An Executive Assistant provides skilled administrative support for a company executive or professional staff at an organization. Schedules meetings, calls and travel, manages correspondence, handles outside information requests and staff communications; may assist with preparing presentations.
Executive Assistant
Casa Esperanza Montessori Charter School
Casa Esperanza Montessori Charter School - Wake Forest, North Carolina This job is also posted in Casa Esperanza Montessori Charter School, and North Carolina School Jobs
Job Details
Job ID:
5852485
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
Provides full spectrum administrative support to the Executive Team ensuring efficient office operations that will ensure effective and timely services to Casa Esperanza Montessori Charter School, including matters of a confidential nature.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and two years' related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experiences preferred.
3-5+ years of progressively responsible secretarial experience preferably in the education setting.
Ability to work harmoniously with others and to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with a diversity of public and district personnel using tact, courtesy, and good judgment.
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive and confidential information related to personnel issues, grievances, arbitrations, collective bargaining, and legal matters affecting the district.
Communicate exceptionally well with a service-oriented operating style with experience in conflict resolution and solution-based problem solving.
Ability to successfully coordinate a variety of difficult, technical administrative functions at a level requiring independent decision-making within established rules, policies and procedures.
Ability to learn, apply, and explain in detail the district policies and procedures in performing duties.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from parents, staff or members of the community directly and on behalf of the Superintendent.
Ability to appropriately communicate with diverse staff and others including vendors and agencies.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Plan out the timeline for the year's application/lottery process with the leadership team
Manage enrollment process, including lottery, marketing of CEMCS to public, and application process
Review application and enrollment paperwork and make necessary changes as suggested or required by federal, state, and local regulations
Complete annual onboarding for all new and returning students/families including paperwork assistance, providing information about the school, and other family needs
Fulfill new enrolling student records requests
Maintain relevant data systems
Coordinate open houses and welcome new families to ICS
Organize quarterly parent and family engagement activities
Maintain updated information on school website, including Google calendar
Support school administration with family communications, news, and announcements
Update and distribute Family Handbook annually
Additional duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Ability to relate to a diverse population of students and parents a must
Proficiency in computer skills including: student information systems, content management systems, email marketing tools, Google Suite, Microsoft Word and Excel, and ability to learn new programs/software quickly
Proven experience organizing and prioritizing work
Ability to handle requests and inquiries and respond within a timely manner
High attention to detail
Highest ethical standards
Demonstrated professionalism and responsibility, and a strong work ethic
A positive, high-energy attitude, and a drive for personal excellence
Flexible attitude, ability to work with urgency
Strong problem solving and strategic thinking skills
Willingness and desire to participate in unexpected projects
Ability to work some evening hours
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's Degree required
Three to five years administrative assistant experience preferred
Experience working in a school a plus
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$40,440.40 to $60,179.20 Per Year
Job Requirements
Bachelor degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required