Executive Assistant Job at Medford Public Schools in Medford

Position Type:
Administration

Date Posted:
8/15/2023

Location:
District-Wide ALL Locations

The ideal candidate will be energetic, spontaneous, flexible, and highly-organized. We seek an independently-motivated, self-confident team player. The individual filling this role should demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality and manage complex projects and initiatives for the Superintendent's Central Administration Team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of three years of administrative assistant experience (preferably in an educational setting)
• Excellent writing, synthesizing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Exceptional judgment and ability to handle confidential information with complete discretion
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment on several different tasks as well as the ability to focus on repetitive tasks for long periods of time
• Prior experience in Finance, Law, or Municipal Government welcomed
• Proficiency with multiple technology platforms

Performance Responsibilities

• Joining the Central Administration team is an integral part of improving outcomes for students.
• Maintains confidentiality and professionalism at all levels and uses discretion in external and internal communications.
• Supports members of the Medford School Committee, attends school committee meetings and prepares meeting minutes in a timely manner in collaboration with the Lead Executive Assistant.
• In the absence of the Lead Executive Assistant, prepares the School Committee agenda, informational packets and documentation (presentations and reports).
• Supports the Director of Finance and the Assistant Superintendent for Enrichment and Innovation
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested by Central Administration.