Administrative Assistant - IDEA Achieve Academy (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Haltom City, TX

7d•$21 - $26

About The Position

IDEA Administrative Assistants provide clerical support to the principal(s), enabling principals to maximize their time through reliable, efficient administrative support. The role supports the mission of making college for all children a reality through prioritized scheduling, streamlined communication, and thorough logistical preparation for events. The Administrative Assistant manages principal correspondence, calendars, event and meeting logistics, and expense reporting. The position is based at IDEA Achieve Academy and is an immediate opening. Compensation is hourly, ranging from $20.74 for candidates with 0 years of experience to $25.93. IDEA Public Schools is a network of tuition-free, Pre-K–12 public charter schools. The organization serves nearly 80,000 students across 137 schools in Texas, Florida, and Ohio, and is committed to helping students get to and through college.

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 belief that all students are capable of getting to and through college.
Demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and willingness to be held accountable for them.
Propensity for action and willingness to learn and improve through experience.
Ability to work with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes.
Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment and be comfortable with ambiguity and change.
Openness to feedback and ability to build strong cross-departmental relationships.
High standards of conduct, professionalism, and behavior.

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

Base medical plan with the majority of the employee premium covered, and most 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, depending on tenure and caregiver designation.
Tuition reimbursement of up to 50% of tuition for a qualifying degree program, with a maximum of $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, if applicable.