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education
ExecutiveAssistant
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“Executive Assistant. Skills: Executive Support, Calendar Management, Stakeholder Coordination, Board Support. Manage complex calendars. Coordinate meetings”
What You'll Achieve.
Contribute significantly to effectiveness of Head’s Office; Foster relationships; Support leadership priorities; Ensure accuracy and compliance with records management processes; Support governance effectiveness
Industry & Context.
Some work outside regular hours
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Experience managing complex calendars, Experience managing communications, Experience managing confidential information, Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Experience preparing executive-level documents, Experience preparing executive-level presentations, Excellent written communication skills, Excellent verbal communication skills, Organizational skills, Ability to manage competing priorities, High level of discretion, High level of judgment, High level of professionalism, Ability to perform well under pressure, Ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment
Nice to Have
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field, Prior experience in an educational environment, Prior experience in a governance environment
What You'll Do.
Manage complex calendars
Anticipate leadership needs
Prepare briefing packages
Prepare talking points
Manage email correspondence
Draft email responses
Prioritize communications
Create executive documents
Edit executive documents
Refine executive documents
Create executive presentations
Edit executive presentations
Refine executive presentations
Create executive reports
Edit executive reports
Refine executive reports
Coordinate travel arrangements
Process expense reports
Process expense reconciliations
Support event planning
Maintain filing systems
Review incoming correspondence
Serve as primary point of contact
Liaise with senior leadership
Liaise with administrative teams
Coordinate school functions
Coordinate school events
Collaborate across departments
Support records management systems
Handle sensitive information
Handle confidential information
Coordinate Board meetings
Coordinate committee meetings
Prepare meeting materials
Distribute meeting materials
Ensure adherence to governance policies
Ensure adherence to governance processes
Ensure adherence to governance timelines
Communicate with Board members
Support governance effectiveness
Attend Board meetings
Attend committee meetings
Support coordination of calendars
Support coordination of events
Support coordination of initiatives
Liaise professionally with students
Liaise professionally with staff
Liaise professionally with parents
Liaise professionally with trustees
Liaise professionally with donors
Liaise professionally with external partners
Maintain high standard of customer service
Maintain professional representation
Participate in projects
Participate in initiatives
Contribute to inclusive workplace culture
Contribute to respectful workplace culture
Contribute to collaborative workplace culture
Engage in professional learning
Engage in professional development
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Liaise with senior leadership; Liaise with administrative teams; Collaborate across departments; Communicate with Board members; Liaise professionally with students; Liaise professionally with staff; Liaise professionally with parents; Liaise professionally with trustees; Liaise professionally with donors; Liaise professionally with external partners; Contribute to collaborative workplace culture
Communication Scope
Excellent written communication skills; Excellent verbal communication skills
Full Job Description
## Description Open Vacancy: This role is a current, active position and we are accepting applications. Our client is a leading institution within the independent school education sector. Position Summary The Executive Assistant plays a pivotal role in supporting the Head of School and Deputy Head of School with high-level administrative and operational responsibilities of broad scope and complexity. This role requires outstanding professional ability, mature judgment, and a deep understanding of organizational structure and school operations. The Executive Assistant also provides support to the Board of Governors and serves as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. This individual fosters strong relationships, supports leadership priorities, and contributes significantly to the effectiveness of the Head’s Office and its engagement with the broader school community. This role requires the highest standards of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality. ## Key Responsibilities Executive Support – Head & Deputy Head of School: Manage complex, high-volume calendars and coordinate meetings with competing priorities and strategic alignment. Anticipate leadership needs and proactively plan schedules, meetings, and materials. Prepare briefing packages, agendas, talking points, and supporting documents for meetings and events. Manage email correspondence, including drafting responses and prioritizing communications. Create, edit, and refine executive documents, presentations, and reports using Microsoft Office. Coordinate travel arrangements and process expense reports and reconciliations. Support planning for speaking engagements, meetings, and leadership events. Maintain records and filing systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with records management processes. Review incoming correspondence and determine appropriate action or response. Stakeholder & Office Coordination: Serve as the primary point of contact for inquiries related to t
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