We are currently seeking an Office Manager / Assistant to the Head of School. This is a full time, 12-month position reporting directly to the Head of School.
The Assistant to the Head of School and Principal manages the Head of School’s schedule in accordance with her goals and strategic priorities. This person handles ongoing and lower-level strategic business for the Head of School and serves as gatekeeper by assisting people who need the Head of School’s attention, referring those who don’t to other staff, and scheduling time with the Head of School as appropriate.
The Assistant to the Head of School plays a vital role in helping the Head of School attend the right school events in as efficient and effective a way as possible. One of the most important duties of the Assistant is to help the Head of School focus on strategic priorities that only she can perform and that require focused attention. The Assistant will respond to some requests and emails, and draft other responses. He or she may represent the Head of School at meetings she cannot attend. The Assistant may be asked to serve as a secretary to certain committees where another staff person is unable to attend.
This position may have occasion to prepare Board agendas, communicate with the Board, attend Board meetings and some committee meetings, and take official minutes of the Board. He or she may be called upon to schedule meetings of the Board committees when committee chairs request such aid.
The Assistant to the Head of School will have strong relationships with every division and department of the school and will assist in keeping the lines of communication strong between the Head of School and all constituents of the school.