Executive Assistant to The Head of School - Washington, United States - MERIDIAN PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL

MERIDIAN PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL
MERIDIAN PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL
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ABOUT MERIDIAN PCS
Meridian is a PreK-8th grade school located in Washington DC's vibrant U Street Corridor.

Our mission is to inspire a passion for learning in our students and to help them build their self-confidence and self-respect through academic achievement.

Our 650+ students are a diverse mix of African-American, Latino, Asian, African, and White students.

Almost 30% of our students are English language learners, and we have one of the largest Hispanic populations in DC charter schools.

We are committed to building a community of teachers and staff who reflect the rich diversity of our student body.

Our middle school campus serves nearly 200 students in the Columbia Heights neighborhood in grades 6-8.


Meridian is committed to serving families from our local communities; and one-third of our students live within a half mile of the school.

The U Street Corridor was once the heart of black culture in DC and offers a tangible historical archive for our students, and Columbia Heights is one of the most racially and economically diverse neighborhoods in the District.

We are also proud of the fact that Meridian is a school of choice for parents— all eight wards of the city are represented among our student population.


Meridian's strengths include two beautiful and historic campuses, with nearby outdoor and recreational grounds; state of the art technology for students and teachers; updated and aligned curricula; an academic program laser-focused on student growth, achievement, and social-emotional development; extensive professional development and support for teachers and leaders; and a school culture grounded in student achievement, collaboration, and student-centered learning.

Join us as we continue to take Meridian from good to great For additional information about Meridian visit mpcs-
ABOUT THE POSITION

The Executive Assistant is responsible for providing critical support to the Head of School's daily operation of the school, short and long-term goals, and institutional projects.

The Executive Assistant directly reports to and works most closely with the Head of School, by facilitating effective coordination and communication among the school and its stakeholders, helping to coordinate the work of the leadership team and the team's interactions with Meridian's Board of Trustees.

The Executive Assistant role is a full-time, salaried, 12-month position.


RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the guidance of the Head of School, the Executive Assistant will perform specific responsibilities that include, but are not limited to:

Administrative Support

  • Manage the activities and projects emanating from the Head of School and other designated school leaders and administrators
  • Handle and manage administrative duties to schedule meetings as well as manage calendar of Head of School
  • Open, discard and distribute incoming mail, sending outgoing mail, as needed
  • Serve as a point of contact for all Head of School visitors
  • Establish positive and professional relationships via communication with all Meridian staff
  • Maintain Head of School's critical files within a secure area of office
  • Draft and customize letters for the Head of School
  • Create and edit agendas for leadership team meetings for Head of School and other designated team members
  • Create various dashboards for Head of School to help with internal tracking
  • Create and maintain a database to house all critical documents
  • Ensure all Head of School is meeting deadlines for all deliverables issued by school and external agencies
  • Provide assistance to students, staff, and the public, as needed
  • Any additional duties assigned to help support the Head of School

Special Projects

  • Lead or serve as a critical team player on school wide initiatives related to school recognition programs (i.e. birthdays, work anniversaries and special school recognition events)
  • Work with Head of School in efforts to have disciplined processes to create and track progress of assigned special projects against organizational priorities and goals
  • Support the Head of School workflow management
- providing capacity for the organization by taking ownership of key cross functional tasks and projects


QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience

  • Associate's degree preferred by not required and/or
  • Minimum of five years of experience working in a non profit organization in Operations/Business Administration or Finance
  • Must be able to work with confidential information
  • Bi-Lingual in Spanish (speaking/writing) is a plus, but not required
  • Administrator of Medication (AOM) training within six months of employment
  • Knowledge and experience using Google Suite and Microsoft Office

Required Core Competencies

  • Excellent communication skills, and the ability to communicate persuasively in positive and negative situations
  • Capacity to accept feedback from others, make decisions, and exhibit sound and accurate judgment
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