Requirements: MUST have a bachelor's degree, Must be fluent in English/Spanish
Salary: ~53k
Start date: ASAP
About Achievement First:
Change requires change agents. Across our growing network of high-performing public charter schools, our students in historically underserved communities enter our doors looking for a great education. We are looking for you. We are a network of innovators, of dedicated educators committed to pursuing excellence for ourselves and our students, of content nerds with a deep knowledge and love of subject matter, and of advocates with an unwavering commitment to inspiring all students to reach the high expectations that help them succeed.
We believe in the fierce urgency of now. In our classrooms, our students benefit from high-quality, rigorous and engaging instruction infused with a contagious enthusiasm for content and learning. Our students know they can and will achieve, and every day we work to provide them with opportunities for deep intellectual engagement across all subjects and content areas. Our students will graduate from top colleges and universities and then will have access to all of the life and leadership opportunities that flow from a great education. Our students will change the world.
About the Role:
The Principal Executive Assistant will support the Principal and will work closely with other members of the school and leadership teams on various tasks and projects. The ideal candidate is highly personable, systematic, and extremely organized, who possess exceptional multi-tasking abilities and excellent written and verbal communication skills. They deeply believe in the Achievement First school model and is committed to helping build a network of high-performing schools.
Responsibilities of the Principal Executive Assistant will include but are not limited to:
Scheduling and Administrative Support
Manage internal and external communications to ensure flawless scheduling
Serve as a secretary for weekly meetings, prepare weekly communications to parents and staff, and assist the Principal and Dean on projects as needed
Coordinate calendars for the Principal and leadership team
Process mileage and credit card reimbursements
Research, Data Analysis and Project Management
Complete complex projects as identified to support the Principal and Director of School Operations
Writing and Communications
Draft and edit documents to ensure accurate and effective communication
Maintain daily email and phone correspondences
Office Management
Share office coordinator responsibilities
Assist the Student Services Manager with coordination of school events, test administration and processing, production and distribution of school memos, etc.
Maintain an organized and warm office aesthetic
Conduct weekly supply inventory/equipment check and restocks as necessary
Skills and Characteristics
Belief in the Achievement First mission and educational model
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Growth Mindset
Solid technical skills and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher
Detail-oriented and highly organized
Highly motivated and capable of seeing projects through from beginning to end
Ability to work autonomously as well as take direction as needed
Maturity, humility, strong work ethic, sense of humor, and a "whatever it takes" disposition
Educational Background and Work Experience
Bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year institution.
1 year experience as an executive assistant or principal assistant highly preferred
Must be fluent in English/Spanish
Compensation & Benefits
Employees at Achievement First are provided with a competitive salary. Our salaries are set through a lens of equity, and based on an individual's skills, education, and years of experience relevant to the role.
As a regular full time employee of Achievement First, you will be eligible for benefits that include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as a 403(b) retirement benefit package with match and paid Family Leave.
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