Assistant to Head of School

Cognita • New York, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

York Preparatory School is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and professional Assistant to the Head of School to provide executive-level support while overseeing key administrative and front office operations. Working closely with the Head of School and Senior Leadership Team, this role is responsible for managing executive communications, coordinating major school events, maintaining student and administrative records, supervising front office staff, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the school. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building strong relationships across the school community.

Requirements

• Highly organised and professional administrator.
• Significant experience providing executive or senior-level administrative support.
• Outstanding organisational skills.
• Outstanding project management skills.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to build strong relationships across the school community.
• Proactive.
• Detail-oriented.
• Confident working in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an independent school setting.
• Familiarity with Veracross.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level support to the Head of School.
• Oversee key administrative and front office operations.
• Manage executive communications.
• Coordinate major school events.
• Maintain student and administrative records.
• Supervise front office staff.
• Ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the school.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree