George Washington Carver Academy is hiring a full time Executive Assistant.

George Washington Carver Academy is a PreK - 8th grade public charter school located in Highland Park. Our mission extends beyond academics. We foster a nurturing environment where scholars freely engage in the learning process, preparing them to positively impact their community. We are committed to hiring certified, professional teachers, to ensure our students have success.

Summary:

The Executive Assistant organizes and performs administrative work of a high level with minimal supervision. The Executive Assistant plays an integral role in the daily administrative operations and communications for the school district

Responsibilities:

• Providing administrative assistance, such as writing and editing e-mails, drafting memos, and preparing communications on the executive’s behalf
• Plan, organize and coordinate office functions and activities; provide timely communication and information to the District, general public, and outside organizations as related to areas of responsibilities
• Maintaining comprehensive and accurate records
• Answering phone calls in a polite and professional manner
• Managing the executive’s calendar, including making appointments and prioritizing the most sensitive matters
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills to produce reports, assign tasks, accept instructions and handle vendor contracts, among other tasks
• Organization and the ability to multitask to complete a wide variety of tasks
• Flexibility to help them adjust to new tasks should company or office needs change
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact positively with all employees
• Attention to detail to ensure tasks are completed thoroughly and correctly