Strategic Executive Assistant - CFO & HR Operations

The Taft School; Watertown (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Taft School in Watertown, CT seeks an Executive Assistant to the Business Office & Human Resources. The role supports the CFO and HR leadership, coordinating administrative workflows, maintaining confidential records, and ensuring deadlines are met.

It involves contract management, onboarding documentation, and compliance tracking across the Business Office and HR functions. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of related experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and discretion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of administrative, HR, business office, or operations experience.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
• Demonstrated discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with a service-oriented mindset.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to CFO and Business Office leadership.
• Coordinate processes, communications, meetings, and document management.
• Assist with special projects and operational initiatives.
• Maintain organized records and ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Manage employment agreements, contracts, and other official documents.

Skills

Organization

Project management

Communication

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

HR/payroll systems

Job description

The Taft School in Watertown, CT seeks an Executive Assistant to the Business Office & Human Resources. The role supports the CFO and HR leadership, coordinating administrative workflows, maintaining confidential records, and ensuring deadlines are met.

It involves contract management, onboarding documentation, and compliance tracking across the Business Office and HR functions. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of related experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and discretion.