Senior Executive Assistant to the Superintendent

Newark Public Schools; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

The Newark Board of Education seeks an Executive Assistant (Confidential) to directly support the Superintendent. The role provides administrative leadership and supports the district's mission and goals at the highest level.

Based at 765 Broad Street, Newark, the Executive Assistant coordinates policy development, operational planning, and resource management, including information technology, procurement, and staff supervision within the Deputy Superintendent's office.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university.
• A New Jersey Standard Principal or School Administrator's certification.
• Three (3) years of successful administrative experience.
• Demonstrated experience as a Principal or building/district level administrator, preferable.

Responsibilities

• Provides all necessary support and assistance as required.
• Assists the Superintendent with policy development and management by providing expert management recommendations, consultation, and assistance in the full range of administrative and management support issues for the District.
• Develops, reviews, and recommends organizational alternatives to enhance District performance on all administrative and management issues.
• Supports the Superintendent on all phases of information technology, and general support service activities.
• Serves as an advisor in the formulation of the District's short and long range plans/goals.
• Integrates planning initiatives into resource formulation.
• Directs, plans, coordinates, and develops policies and procedures related to administrative functions.
• Directs the staff of the Administrative Office in the provision of the procurement of supplies and equipment, contract negotiations, interagency agreements, printing/reproduction, property management, space management, travel/transportation, management analysis, information technology, physical and personnel security in support of the needs of the Deputy Superintendent.

Education

Master's or Doctorate degree

NJ Principal/School Administrator cert

Three years administrative experience

Preferred principal-level experience

Job description

The Newark Board of Education seeks an Executive Assistant (Confidential) to directly support the Superintendent. The role provides administrative leadership and supports the district's mission and goals at the highest level.

Based at 765 Broad Street, Newark, the Executive Assistant coordinates policy development, operational planning, and resource management, including information technology, procurement, and staff supervision within the Deputy Superintendent's office.