Academy Of Scholars
Administrative Assistant
Academy Of Scholars, Decatur, Georgia, United States, 30089
Perform all administrative support duties required for the position for the Chief Learning Officer (Principal), under the direct supervision of the Chief Learning Officer. This position requires knowledge of The Academy of Scholars' procedures, policies, mission, and vision; the ability to assume responsibility, work effectively and independently under pressure and maintain confidentiality.
Duties:
• Prepare and distribute agendas for meetings
• Perform a variety of clerical duties
• Conduct phone calls and compose communications
• Maintain confidentiality of all sensitive information
• Maintain databases
• Provide first aid to students as needed
• Assure the timely distribution of a variety of reports
• Schedule appointments, meetings, and conferences; maintain various schedules and calendars
• Provide input on improving efficiencies and policies on an ongoing basis
• Conduct research as requested
• Monitor school's online presence
• Maintain records of professional development hours for faculty
• Model the mission, philosophy and goals of the school to all staff, parents, students, and the community
**Other duties as assigned**
Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree or at least 3 years equivalent work experience in an administrative support role, preferably at the executive level
• Fluent in use of MS Office applications and all Google Suite applications
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Experience working in a school or as a professional secretary for a law or accounting office a plus
• Excellent proofreading, writing and verbal skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously with many interruptions
• Ability to prioritize well and to work efficiently under pressure
• Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction
• Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion
• Skill in managing a complex calendar
• Strong interpersonal skills; punctual and dependable
***All interested applicants must submit a video introducing themselves and telling why they are the best candidate for the position. Video should be no more than 5 minutes in length.
Duties:
• Prepare and distribute agendas for meetings
• Perform a variety of clerical duties
• Conduct phone calls and compose communications
• Maintain confidentiality of all sensitive information
• Maintain databases
• Provide first aid to students as needed
• Assure the timely distribution of a variety of reports
• Schedule appointments, meetings, and conferences; maintain various schedules and calendars
• Provide input on improving efficiencies and policies on an ongoing basis
• Conduct research as requested
• Monitor school's online presence
• Maintain records of professional development hours for faculty
• Model the mission, philosophy and goals of the school to all staff, parents, students, and the community
**Other duties as assigned**
Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree or at least 3 years equivalent work experience in an administrative support role, preferably at the executive level
• Fluent in use of MS Office applications and all Google Suite applications
•
Experience working in a school or as a professional secretary for a law or accounting office a plus
• Excellent proofreading, writing and verbal skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously with many interruptions
• Ability to prioritize well and to work efficiently under pressure
• Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction
• Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion
• Skill in managing a complex calendar
• Strong interpersonal skills; punctual and dependable
***All interested applicants must submit a video introducing themselves and telling why they are the best candidate for the position. Video should be no more than 5 minutes in length.