St. Mark's Episcopal School · 2 months ago
Strategic Assistant to the Head of School
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelSt. Mark's Episcopal School is seeking a Strategic Assistant to the Head of School to enhance the effectiveness of the Head of School through strategic and operational support. The role involves managing priorities, facilitating communication, and providing administrative assistance to ensure smooth execution of initiatives and projects.
Primary/Secondary Education
Responsibilities
Drive key initiatives, as identified by the HoS, ensuring timely completion and budget adherence
Serve as a thought partner to the HoS, acting as a sounding board and strategic advisor to both him and the Senior Leadership Team
Coordinate special projects or initiatives that do not clearly fit within a specific department, as assigned by the HoS
Assist the HoS in preparing meeting agendas, briefing materials, and presentations, and track follow-up actions to ensure they are completed
Manage projects for key schoolwide initiatives
Serve as a welcoming, discrete and effective representative of the HoS’s office, which includes greeting guests, managing correspondence, etc
Act as a steward for the HoS’s time and attention, filtering and prioritizing information, serving as the primary point of contact between the HoS and both internal and external stakeholders
Support communications, drafting emails, reports, presentations, and internal or external communications as directed by the HoS
Strengthen organizational alignment, bridging communication gaps between senior leaders and different departments to ensure everyone is moving toward the same goals
Build and maintain relationships with staff, partners, vendors, and clients
Proactively manage and prioritize a complex and demanding calendar to align the HoS’s schedule with strategic priorities
Organize complex travel arrangements and accommodations, as well as expense reconciliation
Handle highly sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Perform administrative tasks for the HoS, such as managing correspondence, maintaining files, coordinating meetings, and interfacing between the HoS’s office and all other Administrative Departments and Academic Heads
Coordinate and facilitate event logistics and planning at the request of HoS
Qualification
Required
Exceptional written and oral communication skills
Mastery and affinity for using multiple digital platforms, tools, and interfaces, and a capacity to expand
Available for event work, including occasional evenings and after-hours, at times with limited notice
Ability to work with agency and creativity within established guidelines
Demonstrate effectiveness as a self-starter and adept in managing multiple priorities and projects
Work efficiently and effectively under pressure, handling a wide range of activities
A strong commitment to excellence and consistent high-level performance
A proven track record of consistent and reliable attendance, and the willingness to plan time that meets the needs of the School and HoS's calendars
A copy of your college transcript
A completed and signed Background inquiry release. This is a criminal check that is required of all employees by the Episcopal Diocese of Texas. St. Mark's Episcopal School will provide this document to you
Evidence of citizenship or a legal work permit
Preferred
A bachelor's degree and prior experience as an administrative assistant to a high-level executive is preferred
Company
St. Mark's Episcopal School
St. Mark's Episcopal School is a private primary and secondary school teaching girls and boys age 2 through grade 8.
Founded in 1960
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Eve Grubb
CFO/Director of Operations
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