Executive Assistant to the Assistant Superintendent
Houston, MS - USA
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Job Summary
Beta Academy is a Title I Schoolwide program. I understand that part or all of this position may be funded with federal funds. This is a 12-month position.
The mission of the Executive Assistant to the Assistant Superintendent is to increase the capacity and effectiveness of the Assistant Superintendent through exceptional organization preparation communication and follow-through. The Executive Assistant ensures that calendars meetings materials action items trainings events and administrative responsibilities are thoughtfully coordinated and executed at a standard reflective of Beta Academys commitment to excellence.
Assistant Superintendent
Meet Executive Organization & Calendar Goals
- Maintain an accurate organized and current calendar for the Assistant Superintendent.
- Ensure meeting conflicts preparation needs deadlines and scheduling concerns are identified proactively.
- Ensure the Assistant Superintendent is prepared for meetings trainings school visits presentations and events with necessary materials available in advance.
- Maintain zero missed meetings deadlines or commitments due to administrative oversight.
2. Meet Meeting & Follow-Through Goals
- Capture 100% of assigned meeting action items and maintain an organized system for tracking deadlines responsible parties and completion.
- Send agendas materials invitations and meeting information within established timelines.
- Complete assigned follow-up from meetings accurately and on time.
- Maintain clear visibility of upcoming priorities deadlines and outstanding tasks for the Assistant Superintendent.
3. Meet Communication & Quality Goals
- Produce written communication that is professional grammatically correct accurate and aligned with the voice and standards of the Assistant Superintendent and Beta Academy.
- Proofread assigned emails documents presentations agendas reports and other materials before distribution.
- Ensure materials prepared for internal and external audiences are polished organized and professional.
- Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion with sensitive scholar staff family and organizational information.
4. Meet Presentation & Material Preparation Goals
- Create professional visually polished slide decks and materials that reflect the standard of excellence expected of the Assistant Superintendents office.
- Ensure presentations are accurate grammatically correct visually consistent and ready by established deadlines.
- Prepare agendas handouts sign-in materials forms documents and supporting resources for meetings and trainings as assigned.
- Complete requested revisions accurately and within established timelines.
5. Meet Training Meeting & Event Coordination Goals
- Ensure assigned trainings meetings book clubs school visits and events are fully prepared prior to the scheduled start time.
- Coordinate rooms technology materials food supplies invitations attendance needs and other logistics as assigned.
- Confirm logistics in advance and communicate changes promptly.
- Ensure meeting and training spaces are prepared to Beta Academy standards.
6. Meet Purchasing & Administrative Goals
- Submit assigned purchase orders reimbursements registrations and administrative requests accurately and within established timelines.
- Maintain receipts and required supporting documentation.
- Coordinate approved orders printing supplies deliveries food and materials.
- Maintain accurate and organized records for assigned administrative responsibilities.
- Executive Administrative Support
- Organization & Attention to Detail
- Written & Verbal Communication
- Grammar Proofreading & Editing
- Calendar & Scheduling Management
- Meeting & Event Coordination
- Presentation & Document Preparation
- Task & Deadline Management
- Time Management & Prioritization
- Technology & Digital Tools
- Professional Judgment & Confidentiality
- Customer Service
- Problem Solving & Resourcefulness
- Joy
- Culture of Honor
- Courageous Conversations
- Integrity
- High Standards
- Teamwork
Executive & Calendar Support
- Maintain and organize the Assistant Superintendents calendar including meetings school visits trainings events deadlines and professional commitments.
- Schedule and coordinate meetings across campuses departments and external organizations as directed.
- Anticipate scheduling conflicts and communicate concerns before they create disruptions.
- Review upcoming calendar commitments and identify materials preparation travel time or other needs.
- Send calendar invitations with accurate locations links agendas attachments and relevant information.
- Coordinate changes and cancellations promptly and professionally.
- Maintain an organized system of reminders for important deadlines and commitments.
- Assist the Assistant Superintendent with maintaining visibility of immediate weekly and long-term priorities.
2. Meeting Preparation & Follow-Through
- Prepare agendas documents presentations reports handouts and supporting materials for meetings.
- Attend meetings as requested to capture notes decisions action items responsible parties and deadlines.
- Maintain an organized action-item tracker for meetings supported by the Assistant Superintendent.
- Send meeting materials and follow-up communication as directed.
- Track assigned follow-up items and provide the Assistant Superintendent with clear updates regarding outstanding tasks and deadlines.
- Organize documents and information needed for principal meetings leadership meetings professional development school visits and other activities.
- Assist with scheduling follow-up meetings and next steps.
3. Written Communication Grammar & Quality Control
- Draft emails letters agendas invitations forms talking points and other communication as assigned.
- Proofread communications for grammar spelling punctuation clarity tone formatting and accuracy.
- Review assigned documents and presentations for consistency and professionalism prior to distribution.
- Ensure names dates times locations links and other details are accurate before materials are shared.
- Maintain professional written and verbal communication with principals Magic Makers families vendors community partners and guests.
- Maintain the voice professionalism and high standards expected of communication originating from the Assistant Superintendents office.
4. Presentation & Document Creation
- Create and format professional slide decks for trainings leadership meetings presentations book clubs school visits and special projects.
- Ensure presentations reflect Beta Academys visual and professional standards and the level of excellence expected of the Assistant Superintendents office.
- Transform information provided by the Assistant Superintendent into clear organized visually effective presentations and materials.
- Create agendas handouts forms trackers sign-in sheets certificates schedules and other materials as requested.
- Make revisions promptly based on feedback.
- Maintain organized electronic files so frequently used presentations templates documents and resources can be easily located.
5. Training Meeting & Event Coordination
- Coordinate logistics for trainings meetings professional development book clubs school visits leadership activities and other events assigned by the Assistant Superintendent.
- Reserve and prepare meeting spaces.
- Coordinate technology presentations materials supplies signage seating and other logistical needs.
- Coordinate food and refreshments including ordering and picking up lunches for book clubs trainings meetings and other activities as assigned.
- Create and manage invitations RSVPs attendance lists sign-in materials and reminders.
- Confirm meeting and event logistics in advance.
- Ensure spaces and materials are ready before participants or guests arrive.
- Assist with setup and breakdown as needed.
6. Purchasing & Administrative Support
- Prepare and submit purchase orders for approved purchases.
- Coordinate approved registrations orders supplies printing food materials and deliveries.
- Maintain receipts invoices purchase documentation and other required records.
- Track orders and follow up on delayed or missing items.
- Assist with reimbursement documentation and administrative forms.
- Coordinate with Finance Operations Human Resources and other departments to complete assigned administrative tasks.
- Drive to local businesses or locations as needed to pick up food materials supplies or other items required for meetings trainings and events.
7. Project & Task Support
- Maintain organized task lists timelines and trackers for projects assigned by the Assistant Superintendent.
- Break assigned projects into actionable tasks and maintain visibility of deadlines.
- Gather and organize information requested by the Assistant Superintendent.
- Assist with special projects schoolwide initiatives professional development and leadership activities.
- Follow through on assigned tasks without requiring repeated reminders.
- Communicate promptly when a deadline dependency or problem may prevent timely completion.
- Anticipate routine administrative needs and take appropriate action within the scope of the position.
8. Professionalism Confidentiality & Executive Presence
- Maintain strict confidentiality of scholar staff family personnel and organizational information.
- Exercise discretion when handling sensitive conversations documents meetings and information.
- Represent the Assistant Superintendents office and Beta Academy with professionalism warmth responsiveness and hospitality.
- Demonstrate professionalism through regular attendance punctuality preparedness and reliability.
- Maintain a calm respectful and solution-oriented approach when priorities change or challenges arise.
- Utilize professional communication in person by phone through email and through digital platforms.
- Respond to communication in a timely manner.
- Work cooperatively to create an atmosphere of unity throughout Beta Academy.
- Adhere to all Board policies handbooks procedures and administrative expectations.
9. Other Duties & Responsibilities
- Support special projects and initiatives assigned by the Assistant Superintendent.
- Assist with schoolwide events professional development leadership meetings family events and organizational activities as assigned.
- Provide administrative support during high-volume projects and critical organizational deadlines.
- Travel between Beta Academy campuses and to local businesses or meeting locations as required.
- Attend occasional evening or weekend events when required.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent.
- This is a 100% onsite role.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of three years of professional administrative executive support office communications project coordination or related experience.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong written communication skills with demonstrated proficiency in grammar spelling punctuation proofreading and professional correspondence.
- Ability to create polished professional presentations and documents.
- Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage calendars competing priorities deadlines and multiple projects simultaneously.
- Demonstrated ability to follow through on assignments accurately and independently.
- High level of discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Strong technology skills including Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.
- Ability to learn new technology systems and processes quickly.
- Reliable transportation and ability to travel locally between campuses vendors and other locations as needed.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment where priorities may change quickly.
- Associates or Bachelors degree.
- Experience supporting an executive senior administrator school leader or department leader.
- Experience in K-12 education school administration nonprofit organizations or a similar environment.
- Experience creating professional presentations training materials or executive-level documents.
- Experience coordinating meetings trainings events travel purchasing or professional development.
- Highly organized
- Detail-oriented
- An exceptional writer and proofreader
- Proactive
- Responsive
- Resourceful
- Discreet
- Warm and hospitable
- Calm under pressure
- Flexible
- Professional
- Solutions-oriented
- Comfortable receiving feedback and making revisions
- Able to anticipate needs
- An exceptional finisher
- Starting at $44000
- Full-Time / 12 Month
Required Experience:
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