Administrative Assistant - IDEA Robindale Academy (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Brownsville, TX

About The Position

IDEA Administrative Assistants provide clerical support to the principal(s), enabling them to maximize their time through reliable and efficient administrative support. Through prioritized scheduling, streamlined communication, and thorough logistical preparation for events, the Administrative Assistant helps principals focus on making college possible for all children. The role manages the principal’s correspondence and calendar, plans meetings and events, and handles credit-card reconciliation and monthly expense reports. Other duties may be assigned as they arise. The position requires a high school diploma and at least two years of administrative support experience. An associate’s or bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Requirements

High school diploma.
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 its belief that all students can get to and through college.
Demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and willingness to be held accountable for them.
Willingness to take action, learn from mistakes, and improve quickly.
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 feedback.
Ability to work across silos and build strong cross-departmental relationships.
Commitment to professionalism and high standards of conduct.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree.

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

Compensation is an hourly rate ranging from $19.19 for 0 years of experience to $23.98.
Medical plan with the majority of the employee premium for the base plan covered, and the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children subsidized.
Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid family leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
Tuition reimbursement of up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, 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 and life insurance.
Parenting benefits.
Flexible spending account options.
Generous vacation time.
Referral bonuses.
Professional development.
403(b) plan.
Relocation allowance may be offered, if applicable.