Senior Executive Assistant to the Head of School

The Taft School; Watertown (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

The Taft School in Watertown, Connecticut, seeks an Executive Assistant to the Head of School. This high-visibility role provides executive, administrative, and operational support to the Head of School and partners with senior leaders, the Board, and external partners.

The successful candidate will manage the Head's calendar and travel, coordinate governance activities, and oversee office operations and hospitality within Taft's boarding school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience providing executive-level administrative support.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Strong calendar, travel, and correspondence management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted partner to the Head of School and support priorities with discretion.
• Manage complex calendar, appointments, and logistics including spouse when appropriate.
• Coordinate executive travel, flights, accommodations, and ground transportation.
• Oversee Office of the Head of School operations, budget, and procurement.
• Prepare communications, speeches, and governance materials for Board activities.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Communication

Discretion

Relationship-building

Event planning

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

BoardEffect

Veracross

Blackbaud

Doodle

SurveyMonkey

Job description

The Taft School in Watertown, Connecticut, seeks an Executive Assistant to the Head of School. This high-visibility role provides executive, administrative, and operational support to the Head of School and partners with senior leaders, the Board, and external partners.

The successful candidate will manage the Head's calendar and travel, coordinate governance activities, and oversee office operations and hospitality within Taft's boarding school environment.