Strategic EA to Head of School & Board Liaison

Taft School Corporation; Watertown (CT); Vor Ort; USD 45.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Taft School Corporation in Watertown, CT seeks an Executive Assistant to the Head of School. This full-time, non-exempt role manages the Head of School's calendar, travel, communications, and board governance coordination in a dynamic boarding-school environment.

The position requires discretion, strong organizational skills, and collaboration with senior leadership, faculty, students, families, and external partners. Competitive hourly compensation is offered.

Qualifikationen

• Five or more years of executive-level administrative support experience.
• Experience with governance boards or senior leadership in education or nonprofit settings.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong calendar, logistics, and multi-priority management skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication; professional demeanor.

Aufgaben

• Provide high-level administrative and operational support to the Head of School.
• Manage complex calendar, correspondence, appointments, and related logistics.
• Coordinate executive travel arrangements and itineraries.
• Oversee Office of the Head of School operations, budget, and resources.
• Prepare communications, speeches, and governance materials for Board meetings.
• Support Board governance activities, agendas, minutes, and records.
• Coordinate events with Alumni Office and other colleagues; Trustees' Weekends and Board retreats.
• Arrange meeting/logistics spaces and hospitality forHead of School engagements.
• Coordinate with departments to ensure smooth information flow across the School.
• Assist with commencement and awards events in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Provide onboarding and ongoing administrative support to Trustees and ACMs.

Kenntnisse

Executive support

Calendar management

Discretion

Communication

Relationship building

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

BoardEffect

Veracross

Blackbaud

Doodle

SurveyMonkey

Jobbeschreibung

Taft School Corporation in Watertown, CT seeks an Executive Assistant to the Head of School. This full-time, non-exempt role manages the Head of School's calendar, travel, communications, and board governance coordination in a dynamic boarding-school environment.

The position requires discretion, strong organizational skills, and collaboration with senior leadership, faculty, students, families, and external partners. Competitive hourly compensation is offered.