Executive Assistant - Ignite Community School

Responsive Education Solutions•Lewisville, TX

About The Position

The Executive Assistant will be responsible for providing high-level administrative support to the Ignite Community Schools Superintendent. The ideal candidate will be experienced in handling a wide range of organizational challenges in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient, with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.

Requirements

4+ years of Administrative Assistant experience supporting a corporate office or school campus in an administrative capacity
Mastery of standard office administrative practices and procedures
Intermediate concepts and applications of electronic data processing
Principles of public relations
Demonstrated strong computer literacy (e.g., Word, Excel, Acrobat, Explorer, etc.)
Ability to organize work and paper flow effectively and efficiently under a tight schedule
Ability to Multitask and prioritize projects in response to ever-changing priorities
Demonstrated strong research and writing skills
Demonstrated excellent proof-reading skills
Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal relationship skills
Ability to develop and maintain good relationships with clients and corporate personnel
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Demonstrated strong leadership skills
Ability to be self-motivated and able to meet deadlines under pressure
Ability to work as part of a team, as well as to work independently

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree ( preferred )

Responsibilities

Perform clerical functions (e.g., proofreading, preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, scheduling meetings, making travel arrangements, etc.)
Ensure all reports and data files are arranged in an organized manner so as to avoid any inconvenience in business matters
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
Secure information by completing database backups
Improves quality results by studying, evaluating, and redesigning processes; implementing changes
Complete projects and special assignments by establishing objectives; determining priorities; managing time; gaining the cooperation of others; monitoring progress; problem-solving; making adjustments to plans
Manage projects and conducts research
Ability to work remotely and in Home Office
Prepare for board meetings (e.g., agenda, logistics, resolutions, minutes, etc.)
Respond to public information requests
Monitor, screen, respond to, and distribute incoming communications
Draft and review a variety of documents
Maintain updated corporate documents with the applicable governmental agency
Completes all other duties as assigned