Executive Administrator

Executive Administrator

The Admin team at ERS consists of five professionals who leverage expertise and service to meet the needs of the organization via sound, accurate processes and attention to detail. Each member of the Admin team utilizes their professional knowledge and experience to facilitate effective partner relationships and to lead work related to their area of focus. The Executive Administrator reports directly to the Associate Director of Administration and to the two or three partners they directly support. A successful candidate embodies the core skills and passion needed to thrive as an administrative professional. They support management of their partners' time and focus to amplify organizational impact. They also embody agility with excellence, enabling them to adapt to shifting priorities using a strategic approach that honors the big picture. Administrative professionals at ERS are highly collaborative, honoring others' strengths and cultivating trust internally and externally. ERS seeks a well-rounded, impactful professional who leverages their administrative experience, strategic approach, attention to detail, and interpersonal skills to deliver high-quality work.

The starting salary range for this role is currently $66,000 to $73,000. In the spirit of transparency, it is important to note that we typically do not offer starting salaries at the top of this range to create opportunities for team members to earn raises throughout their tenure in a role. This role is based in our headquarters office in Watertown, MA and requires in-person work at least three days per week with the option to occasionally add more remote days or weeks. Applicants must be authorized to work for an employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for new team members at this time.

Responsibilities

Overview

• Provide strategic and direct administrative support to organization partners.
• Develop into a strategic thought partner for the partners they directly support; anticipate next steps and help leaders operationalize their work in alignment with ERS' strategic priorities.
• Support partners in preparing for critical meetings, project planning, research, gathering and analyzing data, preparing summaries and reports, etc.

Complex Calendar Management

Travel Arrangements & Expense Reporting

Other Responsibilities

Focus Area : Unique Extension of Each Admin's Role at ERS

Qualifications

ERS is an organization committed to developing inclusive, empowered teams, therefore candidates do not need the preferred qualifications outlined below to advance in our search. These are not mandatory requirements. As you will see below, connection to our mission, values, and impact is critical.

Required

Preferred

About Education Resource Strategies

Since 2004, ERS has worked hand-in-hand with more than 100 school system leaders and several states on data (analysis and benchmarking), design (strategy, resource trade-offs, and consensus-building), and implementation (planning and monitoring). In all our work, we focus on the larger picture : how resources work together to create high-performing systems. Our district and state partners view ERS as a national authority on school system strategy and resource use, as well as a trusted advisor and partner. We participate in the transformation struggle, create insights with our district partners, and build consensus to develop individualized, actionable recommendations.

Benefits of Working at ERS

Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Belonging

We value diverse teams and the unique talents each member brings. In that light, we encourage candidates who have life experiences similar to those of the children, teachers, and leaders in the districts we serve to apply. The value we place on diverse teams is mirrored by our commitments to foster and sustain an inclusive culture. We regularly evaluate our organization's processes and policies through the lenses of inclusion and equity. We commit to developing inclusive, empowered teams by honoring individual strengths, engaging in multi-directional feedback, ensuring team members have the information and support to meaningfully contribute, and investing in each other's success.

ERS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, ancestry, pregnancy, or military service.