Executive Asst to the Asst Head of School
St David's School•Raleigh, NC
•Onsite
About The Position
The executive Assistant serves as a trusted partner to the Assistant Head of School, providing high-level administrative, operational, and strategic support. This role blends executive assistance with project management and organizational leadership, ensuring the Assistant Head’s priorities are advanced efficiently and the school operates with clarity and alignment. The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, discreet, and capable of managing both day-to-day logistics and long-term initiatives in a dynamic school environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 5+ years of experience in executive support, administration, or leadership roles
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- High level of discretion, professionalism, and emotional intelligence
- Ability to anticipate needs and solve problems proactively
- Proficiency with office and communication technologies
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree preferred
- Experience in an educational setting preferred, particularly independent schools
Responsibilities
- Manage the Assistant Head of School’s calendar, scheduling, and daily priorities with a strong sense of judgment and foresight
- Prepare briefing materials, correspondence, presentations, and reports
- Serve as a gatekeeper and liaison between the Assistant Head of School and internal/external stakeholders
- Coordinate meetings and special events
- Support the execution of strategic initiatives and school-wide priorities
- Track progress on key projects and ensure accountability across departments
- Prepare agendas, materials, and follow-up for leadership team meetings
- Conduct research and provide analysis to support decision-making
- Ensure smooth day-to-day operations of the Assistant Head’s office
- Draft and manage high-level communications on behalf of the Assistant Head of School
- Support crisis communication and sensitive matters with discretion
- Help align messaging across the school’s internal leadership team and leadership team
- Lead and manage special projects as assigned by the Assistant Head of School
- Coordinate cross-functional initiatives involving multiple departments
- Monitor timelines, deliverables, and outcomes
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
