Administrative Assistant to the Head of School

Brearley School • New York, NY

3d • $45,000 - $55,000

About The Position

The Brearley School, an independent girls' school serving over 770 students K-XII, seeks candidates for an Administrative Assistant to the Office of the Head of School beginning July 1, 2026. The Administrative Assistant to the Office of the Head of School will report to the Head of School, managing special projects and supporting the Executive Assistant. This is a part-time role with a consistent three-day-per-week schedule. We invite interested candidates to apply by completing an application and uploading a cover letter and resume at www.brearley.org/careers-at-brearley/. Applications will be accepted through Tuesday, April 28, 2026. A center of intellectual exuberance, the School offers an extraordinary program to girls from across and beyond New York City, attracting and developing a dynamic and committed faculty, who, along with a talented staff, instill in Brearley students a love of learning, an ability to think critically and creatively, a deep curiosity about the world,d and a pioneering spirit. We believe that a Brearley education is not for oneself alone. Every member of our community plays a vital role in shaping the School today and for the future, cultivating the joy of lifelong learning and lasting friendships, the confidence to pursue one's ambition,s and a commitment to the greater good. In pursuit of this goal, we actively strive to build, nurture, and sustain a diverse faculty and student body. We are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable, and antiracist/antibias school community, and we expect faculty, staff, students, parents,s and trustees to pursue meaningful change through deliberate and measurable actions. Brearley recently announced a "Free Tuition" program for families with incomes of $100,000 or less and without significant assets. Learn more by visiting our website.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Gmail, Zoom Communications; ability and willingness to learn and apply new software
• Strong reasoning and problem-solving skills
• Must be able to pay close attention to detail, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal, written, and visual communication skills, and the ability to communicate effectively
• High ethical standards, confidentiality, and discretion

Responsibilities

• Governance & Board Relations: Act as a liaison with the Board of Trustees, managing board meeting agendas, taking minutes at the meetings, briefing materials, and subcommittee reports.
• Strategic Planning: Support the Head of School in organizing strategic planning events, meetings, and materials.
• Internal Communication: Ensure information flows smoothly between the executive office and administrative department heads.
• Faculty Contracts: Coordinate faculty contract process with Chief Human Resources Officer and Dean of Faculty
• Administrative Support/Other: Work with the Head's Executive Assistant to provide backup support for lunch hours, vacation breaks in the Head's Office, and collaborate on special projects.
• Planning of the Head's Council and Board of Trustees meetings, retreats, and events

Benefits

• Benefits offered to eligible employees include a range of options for health insurance coverage with generous employer contributions across the plans
• an HSA plan
• pre-tax transit benefits
• long-term disability insurance
• a retirement plan that includes a school contribution starting at 10% of salary with no mandatory employee contribution
• breakfast and lunch without charge
• support for professional growth and development
• and the opportunity to participate in a community based on collaboration, mutual care, and a commitment to the greater good.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees