HR & Executive Support Specialist

districtofcolumbiainternationalschool; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

District of Columbia International School (DCI) is seeking a full-time HR & Executive Specialist to provide high-level administrative, operational, and HR support to the HR team and senior leadership. This role partners with leaders to coordinate confidential meetings, HR processes, and day-to-day operations.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, discreet, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities with professionalism and confidentiality, and must pass a background check.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• HR experience in benefits, onboarding, offboarding, training, and data analysis.
• Education or mission-driven setting preferred.
• Proficient with Google Workspace and Excel; comfortable learning new tools.
• Strong written and oral communication.
• Excellent attention to detail and project management.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities with discretion.
• Background check clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for day-to-day HR operations.
• Maintain confidential HR files and records.
• Assist onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Support leave administration and accommodations.
• Prepare HR communications and reports.
• Maintain calendars and compliance tracking.
• Assist recruitment activities and interview coordination.
• Support engagement initiatives and HR events.
• Coordinate executive calendar and meeting prep for the Executive Director.
• Plan and coordinate Senior Leadership Team meetings and events.
• Distribute meeting notes and track next steps.
• Manage bookable spaces with ED and Chief of Staff.
• Update internal calendars and staff hub.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Support general administrative tasks for ED and SLT.
• Embrace French, Spanish language interactions.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Project management

Discretion/confidentiality

Collaboration with diverse Stakeholder

Background check readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Google Workspace

Excel

Job description

District of Columbia International School (DCI) is seeking a full-time HR & Executive Specialist to provide high-level administrative, operational, and HR support to the HR team and senior leadership. This role partners with leaders to coordinate confidential meetings, HR processes, and day-to-day operations.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, discreet, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities with professionalism and confidentiality, and must pass a background check.