Administrative Assistant to Superintendent and School Board

Description: Serves as Administrative Assistant to the Office of the Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent and Board of Directors. The Administrative Assistant to the Office of the Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent and Board of Education differs from other Assistant positions in the level of responsibility and interaction with the Board of Directors, district administrators, outside governmental agencies, the public, and the news media, as well as the level of independent judgment and discretion required. This position is part of the Confidential, Supervisory group that is distinguished from the classified unit by the assignment of duties that are directly related to the negotiations and employee/employer relations functions of the Office of the Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent and Board of Directors. 3-5+ years of experience in executive support, preferably to superintendent, CEO or other executive level position, preferably in the education field Possess extreme confidentiality and commitment to maintaining a confidential environment Intuitive nature with the aptitude to make the right decision in critical moments to effectively support staff and Board Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written (including correct English grammar, punctuation, spelling and proofreading) Exceptional interpersonal skills with a service-oriented operating style; experience in conflict resolution and solution-based problem solving Ability to produce high-quality and accurate work in a timely manner Ability to maintain poise, confidence and diplomacy in highly charged situations Ability to successfully coordinate a variety of difficult, technical administrative functions at a level requiring independent decision-making within established rules, policies, and procedure. Makes judgments about the interpretation and application of Board policy under the direction of the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent.