Kent Place School seeks an Executive Assistant to the Head of School to support the Head of School and the Board of Trustees in the logistical oversight of the school. This position will independently perform a wide variety of responsibilities and confidential assignments which require a broad knowledge of school procedures and policies. This is a full-time, twelve-month position.

Minimum Job Requirements

Minimum of Bachelor's Degree
Minimum of 3-5 years related work experience
Experience supporting C-level executives strongly preferred
Strong written and oral communication skills
Excellent working knowledge of Google Workspace
Ability to create dynamic slideshow presentations
Ability to manage complex hybrid meetings

The Ideal Candidate Will

Mirror the Head's principles of good practice.
Embody and communicate the school's mission and core values.
Handle confidential situations with discretion, respect, and sensitivity.
Provide stability in an ever-changing environment.
Be accessible and approachable by all constituents, maintaining a friendly and professional tone at all times.
Take an active part in the full life of the school.
Understand and promotes the standards and policies of the school.
Be a mentor and role model to office personnel.
Set high standards for performance and moral/ethical behavior.
Work collaboratively with all constituencies.
Foster partnerships between faculty and staff to create a positive environment.
Respect, affirm, and protect the dignity and worth of each member of the community and exhibit best practices relevant to equity and justice.
Be a life-long learner who enhances his/her skills, seeks out new technologies and participates in local, regional, and national associations.

Responsibilities

Operations

Attend and take minutes at the Board of Trustees meetings.
Lead or serve as a member of school committees as appropriate.
Prepare, track, and manage the budget lines for the Head's Office and the Board of Trustees.
Make arrangements for off-site Administrative retreats
Assist in managing Administrative searches.
Pro-actively anticipate needs and prepare Head for meetings, projects, and events.

Coordination

Accept full responsibility for the management of Head's calendar including the prioritization of appointment setting.
Assure that Head of School is fully briefed on matters before scheduled meetings.
Schedule meetings and execute arrangements for Board of Trustees meetings.
Make all travel arrangements for the Head's professional development.

Communications

Review and co-edit Head's major emails and newsletter and magazine articles.
Assist all constituents (faculty, staff, parents, students) who call or come to the Head's Office.
Serve as contact for the Board of Trustee members.

Engagement

Plan and implement recreational activities to maintain and develop community life.
Oversee volunteer opportunities including committee and task force sign-ups.
Identify all-school rally points and employee recognition opportunities.

Organization

Complete annual questionnaires and surveys from outside organizations including preparing and assembling required financial, admission and advancement data.
Maintain board legal documents, including bylaws, disclosure information, and permanent records of the board.
Prepare materials and manage MyKPS for Board of Trustee meetings.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to apply. Kent Place School is an equal-opportunity employer. We seek candidates who support the development of a school community that is culturally competent, a working environment that is affirming and inclusive, where each member feels safe and valued, as described in our Diversity statement.

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