Executive Assistant
Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998in an effort to transform the inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes that our communities persist throughAspire is one of the largest and most forward-thinking open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation.
Our purpose is to prepare our scholars for success in college, career, and life. At Aspire, we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge, skills, and power to access and make choices for their families and post-secondary lives. Every day, our community of students, families, teachers and staff comes together to learn, work, and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well-Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy.
The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative and project support to the CV Superintendent and Associate Superintendents.
Essential Functions
- Maintain calendars, scheduling appointments and conference calls; make travel arrangements
- Coordinate all internal and external communication between the school executive and school site personnel, parents, students, and other stakeholders
- Produce correspondence (i.e., letters, memos, forms, written policies and procedures, etc.); create electronic copies of administrative and educational materials
- Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and related materials, including data analysis, summarization, and creation of supporting documents
- Coordinate Aspire Central Valley regional educational activities
- Conduct research as needed
- Maintain the appearance and organization of the regional offices (including supplies organization, design, etc)
- Manage vendor relationships
- Support other Aspire Central Valley team members as needed
- Handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality
- Handle calls from both internal and external sources
- Summarize, communicate, and track all incoming family complaints and follow through to a satisfactory compromise with all parties involved
Additional Qualifications
Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, the Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements including antiracism, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behaviorPerform other related duties as required and assignedCompetencies
Highly proficient in executive-level administrative functionsAbility to learn new softwareAbility to anticipate and resolve problemsExcellent communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to write clearly and persuasivelyStrong command of word processing; exemplary spelling and grammar skillsAbility to interface well with all departments of the company and to represent the Area Superintendent in a highly professional mannerAbility to maintain the highest level of confidentialityExcellent organization, time management and follow-up skills; high sense of urgency; demonstrated ability to successfully handle multiple projects concurrently; ability to work independentlySpanish bilingual preferred, but not requiredMinimum Educational Level
Two years college or equivalent work experienceExperience Required
3+ years in fast-paced, ever changing administrative support positionProficiency with Microsoft OfficePhysical Requirements
Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, including tight and confined spaces.Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.Communicating with others to exchange information.Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and / or fingers.Work Authorization Requirements
Clear the Department of Justice background screeningAuthorized to work in the United StatesProvide health (TB) clearance (renewed every four years)Work Environment
The work environment characteristics are representative of those in a normal office, classroom / school setting which one might encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work indoors in a standard office environment, computer lab, and / or classroom environmentWork is performed in indoor and outdoor environmentsExposure to dust, oils, and cleaning chemicalsSome exposure to childhood and other diseases in a school environmentMay be required to work outside of typical work days and office hours to meet operational deadlinesEEO Statement
Aspire Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.