Executive Assistant & Projects Lead to CAO

Baltimore City Public Schools; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Baltimore City Public Schools' Office of Academics is seeking a Special Assistant to the Chief Academic Officer to help manage day-to-day operations and cross-functional coordination. This role supports CAO priorities and senior executive staff across the district.

The position emphasizes project leadership, executive workflow, and data-driven decision support, with a focus on confidentiality, policy development, and efficient execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• 3+ years of project management experience with timely deliverables.
• 3+ years of administrative experience in public education or related field.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, with presentations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Executive Administrative Assistants and staff in the Office of Academics.
• Manage executive-office systems, priorities, and action items.
• Lead high-priority projects with plans, milestones, and risks.
• Coordinate cross-functional work across departments.
• Prepare briefs, presentations, and board materials.
• Monitor budgets and department planning.

Skills

Project management

Supervisory experience

Verbal and written communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Baltimore City Public Schools' Office of Academics is seeking a Special Assistant to the Chief Academic Officer to help manage day-to-day operations and cross-functional coordination. This role supports CAO priorities and senior executive staff across the district.

The position emphasizes project leadership, executive workflow, and data-driven decision support, with a focus on confidentiality, policy development, and efficient execution.