Executive Assistant

Our client, a school in Lower Manhattan, is looking to hire a Temp to Perm Executive Assistant to the Head of School. The schedule is onsite Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm with flex for occasional OT. Potential for hybrid schedule. Position will start late March 2024/ early April with potential to convert to perm.Responsibilities:Oversees the management of the following functions for the Head of School's Office (While the details of these tasks may be managed by others, the EA is responsible for their oversight and execution):Calendar (In partnership with members of the Administration, prepare and manage the school calendar and other scheduled events; ensure that the events for which the Head of School's office has responsibility are planned and stewarded appropriately)Schedule (Schedule, maintain, and confirm the Head of School's appointments and calendar activities)Phone (Screens the Head of School's phone calls and takes messages)Travel (Makes domestic and international travel arrangements for the Head of School)Budget (Manage expenses for the Head of School's budget)Work Accountabilities (i.e. goals that need to be completed by Leadership Team and tasks that need to be executed throughout the year)Oversees special projects for the Head of School in support of institutional priorities. Assists in the coordination of schoolwide projects that cross boundaries between different leadership team members.Conducts research, prepares, drafts and revises analytical reports required by the Head of SchoolAssists the Head of School in developing reports, presentations, speeches, publications, talking points and educational materialsPartners with Head of School and Assistant Heads of School to oversee administrative elements of the strategic planning processResponsible for organizing, collecting, collating, and publishing annual goal documents for Leadership Team members including annual work plans, goals, and objectives and tracking progress towards their accomplishmentsCoordinates for the Head of School the following in regard to leadership team: agendas for each team meeting, meeting technology, meeting notes, pre-meeting briefings (as appropriate), and memos/notes outlining follow-up actions for each team meeting in a timely mannerServes as liaison to the Board of Trustees on matters not directly handled by the Head of SchoolResponsible for managing the distribution and archiving of board-related meeting notes and materialsBuilds and coordinates with the Head of School and Board President the contents of agendas and materials for Board of Trustees meetings and Executive Committee meetingsQualifications/Skills:Degree requiredPrior experience as an administrative assistant to a senior leader and/or Project ManagerSchool familiarity/experience preferredExceptional writing talent along with impeccable copywriting, editing and proofreading skillsExceptional verbal communications skills and abilityAppreciation for and desire to work in a highly relational and values-centered environment; excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and diplomacy skillsA personal communication style that is accessible, approachable, optimistic and welcomingStrong personal values of compassion, patience and integrityHoned ability to manage confidential situations with confidentiality, discretion, respect, and sensitivity.Ability to flexibly adjust to demands in a fast paced organizational environmentSuperb attention to detail and accuracyExcellent Executive Functioning SkillsExperience in engaging a diverse range of personas/needs within an organizationProven track record of handling multiple priorities and meeting deadlinesCapability of being a strong decision-maker, able to use independent judgment with limited supervisionSuperb organizational and computer skills including: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Suite (Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Drive, Documents, Sheets, Slides), Blackbaud, Razors Edge, SchoolAdminFamiliarity and engagement with various social media platformsPay rate:$70-$75K perm base, temp rate in lineMedical, dental, vision, 401K, tuition reimbursement after 1 year, PTO & sick leaveBeacon Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. 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