Senior executive assistant Jobs in Memphis, TN

About Us:

Freedom Preparatory Academy Charter Schools (www.freedomprep.org) is a network of PreK-12 free public charter schools serving students in Memphis, TN, and Birmingham, AL. Our mission is to prepare all students in grades PreK-12 to excel in college and in life. Since our founding in 2009, we have grown from a class of 96 sixth grade students to now serving over 1950 students across multiple campuses. In 2024, we expanded into Birmingham, AL, starting with grades K-1, with plans to grow to a K-5 campus.

At Freedom Prep, we are committed to transforming education for students across the South, ensuring they have access to high-quality educational opportunities that empower them to thrive. Over the past 15 years, our students have consistently exceeded both local and state averages in math and have surpassed local benchmarks in English Language Arts on state assessments. Our mission is guided by three core beliefs: every child deserves the right to a high-quality public education, character development is essential to student success, and exposure to diverse opportunities builds the confidence and skills needed to excel in college and in life.

At Freedom Prep, we cultivate a structured, academically rigorous environment that fosters excellence in core subjects, promotes advanced academic skills, and encourages students to embody the core values of Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Excellence, and Community.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Executive Assistant will support the work of the Chief Executive Officer of Freedom Preparatory Charter Schools. In addition to ongoing administrative, correspondence, and scheduling support, the Executive Assistant will manage research, governance, external relations, event planning, and school-based projects. This is an opportunity to work closely with one of the leading education reformers in Memphis, TN while gaining insight about non-profit management and the work of the leadership team for a top charter school management organization. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional multi-tasking abilities, excellent written and verbal communication skills and be extraordinarily self-directed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Event Planning and Logistics -- Design, plan, coordinate and lead the execution of the logistics, operations, and communications for staff trainings, school leader workshops, meetings, interviews, retreats and conferences. Work closely with the event facilitators in planning the session agendas and creating materials. Gather and analyze feedback

regarding event agenda, content, and logistics in order to inform future planning.

• Scheduling and Administrative Support -- Provide overall coordination for the CEO's calendar, ensuring the time of the CEO is maximized and operating in line with FPA's priorities. Schedule meetings, manage requests, and additional administrative tasks (such as making travel arrangements, processing mileage and reimbursements, checking voicemail, drafting correspondence and preparing materials for conference calls and meetings). Provide targeted support to the Chief Level Staff on key projects that align with the CEO's priorities.

• Research, Data Analysis and Project Management -- Complete complex projects and create PowerPoints as identified to support the work of the CEO and Chief Level Executives. Research, prioritize, and follow-up on incoming issues and concerns addressed to the Chief, including those of a sensitive or confidential nature while determining appropriate next steps.

• Writing and Communication -- Draft and proofread documents to ensure accurate and effective communication, and maintain daily email and phone correspondences. Manage internal and external communications with high-stakes constituents.

• Abide by all state and federal mandates in reporting sexual or physical abuse and neglect.

• Other duties as assigned aligned with the scope of the position according to the Hiring Manager/Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Interest in performing a critical support role while learning in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Detail- oriented and highly organized

• Ability to work autonomously as well as take direction as needed

• Highly motivated and capable of seeing project through from beginning to end

• Very flexible, mature, and humble

• Sense of humor, strong work ethic, "roll-up-my-sleeves" attitude

• Result-oriented individual and willing to do "whatever it takes"

• Belief in the Freedom Prep's mission and educational model

• Solid technical skills and experience with Microsoft Office and comfort with learning new technologies

• Bachelor's degree from a competitive college or university

• 0-3 years of work experience

• Memphis is the preferred location, but Atlanta or Birmingham may also be options

REPORTS TO Chief Executive Officer
PTO POLICY Support Based Administrative

$60,000 - $68,000 a year

We are excited that you are inspired or called to learn more about our mission, values, and potential opportunities. We'd encourage you to explore a few additional resources about us, the recent investment for what's possible, and why you should consider our community as a place for you to become a part of. We are one of the few networks that centers the whole person and their needs to thrive and support themselves and their families in the South.

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION: At Freedom Prep, we prioritize transparency in everything we do. We believe that open communication fosters trust and collaboration. As part of this commitment, we make our salary scales available online for you to view, ensuring clarity and fairness in our compensation practices. You can view our compensation scales on our website. Please click HEREto be redirected.

Check out some of the unique and rare benefits here, including but not limited to:

-Paying higher, scaffolded teacher salaries from Year 1 to retirement stage

-Zero dollar monthly premium options, including holistic options such as chiropractic or acupuncture care (TN ONLY)

-Focus on staff well-being and collective care through our Adult Social-Emotional Learning

-Support in obtaining licensure

OUR COMMITMENT: Freedom Preparatory Academy is actively seeking to build an experienced team of educators. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. We are an equal opportunity employer.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.