Administrative Assistant - IDEA Brackenridge College Prep (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•San Antonio, TX

21h

About The Position

IDEA Administrative Assistants provide clerical support to the principal(s), helping them maximize their time through reliable, efficient administrative support. By prioritizing scheduling, streamlining communication, and thoroughly preparing logistics for events, the Administrative Assistant enables the principal(s) to focus on helping make college for all children a reality. This role supports the principal’s day-to-day administrative needs, including correspondence, calendar management, event and meeting logistics, credit-card reconciliation, and monthly expense reporting. The position is an immediate opening at IDEA Brackenridge College Prep.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
At least 2 years of experience working in an administrative support position.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office.
Proficient keyboarding skills.
Effective organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Exceptional organizational skills.
Ability to follow written instructions.
Ability to think proactively and work with minimal direction.
Ability to communicate pleasantly with all levels of staff and the public.
Commitment to IDEA’s mission and to the belief that all students are capable of getting to and through college.
Demonstrated effective outcomes and results, with accountability for them.
Propensity for action and willingness to learn and improve through doing.
Ability to work with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes.
Comfort with ambiguity and change in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment.
Ability to seek and respond well to frequent feedback.
Ability to work across silos and build strong cross-departmental relationships.
Commitment to high standards of conduct and professionalism.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the principal’s correspondence, including answering incoming phone calls, emails, and letters.
Plan, prepare, and update the principal’s calendar.
Schedule events and plan logistics for meetings.
Reconcile credit cards and prepare monthly expense reports.
Perform other duties as they arise.

Benefits

Medical plan with the majority of the employee premium covered, and the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children subsidized.
Up to 8 weeks of paid family leave for eligible staff, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
Tuition reimbursement of up to 50% of qualifying tuition costs, up to $5,250 per year, subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
Employer-paid mental and behavioral health services, including five face-to-face counseling sessions per year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services.
Dental and vision plans.
Disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Parenting benefits.
Flexible spending account options.
Generous vacation time.
Referral bonuses.
Professional development.
403(b) plan.
Relocation allowance may be offered to defray moving costs, if applicable.