Job Description

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Executive Assistant to the KIPP Minnesota Executive Director (ED) is responsible for providing the ED and Executive Leadership Team (ELT) with the support needed to successfully run a growing, high-impact organization. This individual must be someone who takes initiative and is willing to take on any task. By managing critical administrative functions, the Executive Assistant will create invaluable time and space for leaders to focus on organizational priorities that will improve outcomes for students. This role provides direct support to the ED and ELT, and reports to the ED.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with the ED and ELT to expand KIPP Minnesota’s impact by connecting the dots between teams and projects, anticipating needs, and creatively and proactively tackling challenges

• Streamline the ED and ELT’s time by managing all scheduling for the ED; ensure that adequate meeting preparation is completed and that related correspondence occurs in a timely manner; maintain the schedule throughout each day

• Provide day-to-day support, such as coordinating all meeting logistics, maintaining organization of the regional office, processing expenses, and coordinating meals as needed

• Manage logistics and record-keeping for quarterly meetings of the KIPP Minnesota Board of Directors; provide as-needed support for the co-chairs of the KIPP Minnesota Board

• Build relationships with key stakeholders and effectively communicate with members of the KIPP Minnesota staff and Board to advance organizational priorities; keep team members connected and involved

• Provide event planning support for Board and leadership team retreats and off-sites, regional team celebrations, and more as needed

Qualifications

An ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree. We are seeking someone who is:

• Dedicated to KIPP Minnesota’s mission and core values

• Willing to continually examine personal biases and to be anti-racist 

• Able to build strong, effective professional relationships

• Flexible and able to multitask and problem-solve

• Consistent with meeting deadlines

• Highly organized and detail-oriented

• Able to communicate effectively in verbal and written form

• A team player with a positive and collaborative attitude

• Willing to do whatever it takes and believes that no job is too big or too small

• Is a self-starter with the ability to take initiative and thrive in a fast-paced environment

• Proficient in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail, Calendar, Drive, etc.)

Additional Information

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

We’re committed to providing best-in-class benefits to our teachers and staff. Elements of KIPP Minnesota’s benefits package include competitive pay, subsidized health insurance, free dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, and generous paid time off.

KIPP Minnesota is an employment at-will organization and provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Learn more at www.kippminnesota.org.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.