Executive Assistant

At Success Academy, we are redefining what’s possible in public education. Our schools rank in the top 1% in math and top 2% in English Language Arts among all New York State schools, while serving children with an overall poverty rate of 70%. Success Academy Charter Schools are dedicated to academic excellence, character development, and extracurricular achievement with college graduation as an end goal.

Reporting to the Principal of one our Success Academy school locations, the Executive Assistant will have a broad set of responsibilities that range from supporting our Principal directly, to supporting the day-to-day operations of the larger School Leadership team. Please note, this is a school-based position that we have multiple openings for at choice SA school locations.

* Support with managing the Principal’s calendar, including scheduling and coordinating meetings and school visits with school leaders and central “Network” office leadership; * Act as liaison between the Principal and our Network departments/staff within the organization; * Identify, prepare, and compile necessary materials to ensure the Principal has appropriate information for meetings, reports, presentations, and special projects; * Format and proofread scholar-facing and leader-facing materials; * Own and improve existing processes that support the School Leadership team; and * Support the Principal with various ad-hoc projects and other administrative duties as needed.

* 3-5+ years of experience supporting a high-level executive in a fast-paced work environment; * Excellent written and oral communication skills, experience in handling communications with senior executives a plus; * High degree of judgment, tact, and professionalism, as well as a profound respect for the confidentiality of the documents and communications involving the organization; * Excellent organizational, problem solving and data gathering skills and ability to manage multiple shifting priorities; * Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in matters of proofreading, document processing and relaying messages; * Ability to be proactive and work both independently and as part of a team, exercising a strong work ethic and commitment to completing work on a timely basis; and * Flexibility, resourcefulness and adaptability to changing needs and demands, and willingness to work longer hours as circumstances require.