Senior Executive Assistant

Senior Executive Assistant to the Superintendent

Under general direction and minimal supervision, serve as confidential executive assistant to the Superintendent, performing a wide variety of highly independent, difficult, and complex administrative support services in the office of the Superintendent.

Act as confidential executive assistant to the Superintendent, relieving the Superintendent of a wide variety of technical and administrative detail by performing independent and highly responsible administrative and staff duties in activities which support the District's educational goals, programs and objectives.

Assist Superintendent in editing written communications; create multimedia presentations for Superintendent; independently compose, prepare, and assemble materials such as communication updates and summary reports, including the annual Board goals; research topics; collect and compile statistics, financial, legislative, and other diverse and specialized data.

Conduct research, analyze data, and prepare and maintain a variety of complex confidential and non-confidential statistical reports, records, and files for accurate and comprehensive data necessary for effective decision-making by the Superintendent and senior management.

Coordinate the Superintendent's calendar; schedule appointments and meetings; facilitate logistical arrangements for large scale events as needed.

Work closely with Superintendent's Cabinet; coordinate Cabinet meeting schedule, prepare agendas, keep abreast of Cabinet business and follow up after meetings to ensure necessary actions are initiated on behalf of the Superintendent.

Attend and record proceedings from confidential and sensitive official and unofficial meetings as directed by the Superintendent; review minutes prepared by others from proceedings to ensure accuracy, quality and proper grammar and tone; serve as a member of Triangulation, Superintendent's Circle, Superintendent's Cabinet and Leadership Team; represent and act on behalf of the Superintendent as directed.

Maintain a variety of manual and electronic documents, files and records (e.g. minutes, policies, calendar of appointments, official records, directives, etc…) for the purpose of providing up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance with District, local, state and federal regulations.

Advise the Superintendent on District policies, procedures and regulations including implications and issues; articulate District policy and procedures and convey information regarding District programs and functions; make decisions on procedural matters within the scope of the position's responsibility.

Stay abreast on a variety of District matters and advise the Superintendent accordingly; identify priorities and coordinate functions to meet District goals and objectives to assure student achievement.

Ensure the Superintendent is fully prepared for all official and unofficial proceedings with up-to-date information and background data, complete agendas and documentation, accurate schedules, including a Superintendent's priority brief for all meetings.

Serve as liaison to board members and senior management on policy information.

Manage and supervise the coordination of Board agendas, minutes, follow-up correspondence, reports, and memoranda of actions taken; notify administrative staff of items due for future Board meetings, ensure timely submission of agenda items from staff; maintain calendar of regular Board meetings and submission deadlines.

Manage and supervise staff to provide administrative support to Board members on Board-related matters, including, but not limited to scheduling appointments, preparing correspondence and conducting legislative research.

Oversee staff in researching and analyzing Board policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.

Review, analyze, and prepare all Board items for Superintendent's review, including checking for accuracy of items submitted by District departments.

Ensure compliance with Brown Act.

Plan, coordinate and schedule Board office staff to attend all Board meetings, including closed sessions; ensure Board staff disseminates materials and recordings for all meetings following all Board meetings.

Provide leadership and act as a resource person to site and District office assistants and support clerical staff; relay concerns, and initiate follow-up.

Screen and process the Superintendent's mail, both electronic and paper; refer to other staff members as appropriate; compose correspondence on own initiative on matters not requiring personal response by the Superintendent.

Transmit confidential, controversial, or sensitive information involving contacts with a wide variety of individuals, including the District's legislative and legal representatives, and the media.

Receive visitors and telephone calls from the public, staff, parents, and students; exercise judgment in providing information, referring to an appropriate staff member, or scheduling an appointment with the Superintendent.

Effectively communicate with Board members, senior management administrators, staff, and members of the public to coordinate activities, resolve issues, and convey, gather and/or exchange information.

Respond to parent and/or community inquiries; work with schools and departments to resolve concerns of parents and community of a routine nature that are directed to the Superintendent.

Make recommendations to develop, implement, and update internal and external procedures to assure smooth and efficient delivery of services including the use of technology in compliance with laws, policies and regulations.

Develop annual calendars for meetings and activities related to Superintendent's office and Board.

Arrange registration and travel arrangements for the Superintendent for meetings, conferences, and conventions.

Maintain approved budgets and transaction records; processes requisitions, claims and requests for budget allocation changes and reassignment of funds to and from various accounts, coordinating with fiscal staff to assure compliance.

Chair monthly Office Managers meetings for the purpose of providing leadership and staff development, and serving as a resource for information.

Serve as office manager; interview, hire, lead, direct, supervise and evaluate the work of assigned office staff; oversee the work activities within the office for the purpose of organizing assignments, monitoring progress, and ensuring completion within established guidelines.

Perform general administrative support that includes filing, typing, collating, copying, answering telephones and providing information and receiving, sorting, and reading and routing mail when necessary.

Assist departments in coordination of various special recognition activities as assigned.

Perform special projects as assigned.

Perform related duties as assigned.

A combination of education, experience, and/training equivalent to an Bachelor's degree in business, communications, secretarial science, management, or organizational leadership and a minimum of five (5) years providing executive level administrative support to a leader of a public or private organization. Public school district experience is highly desirable but not required.

Notary Public Commission preferred

Valid California Driver's License

Employment eligibility will include fingerprints, tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance

Standard secretarial procedures and office management techniques

Thorough knowledge of District organization, policies and procedures

Federal and state legislation pertaining to education

Education codes applicable to the Superintendent's office

Diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of District staff, students, parents and community

Correct English usage, grammar, spelling punctuation, and vocabulary

Reading and writing English communication skills

Presentation skills and techniques

Public relations practices

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy

Methods of statistical analysis and report writing techniques

General finance and accounting principles

Operation of a computer and standard office equipment

Computer software, including advanced Word, Power Point, Excel, Windows, and desktop publishing

Effectively coordinate a variety of difficult, technical administrative functions at a level requiring extensive independent decision-making within established rules, policies, and procedures

Independently perform highly complex research and special assignments

Interpret, apply, and explain District policies, procedures, rules, and regulations

Communicate and articulate verbally and in writing at an exceptional level

Effectively make presentations to staff, Board members and the public

Prepare comprehensive and complex statistical and narrative reports and other documents

Perform a wide variety of specialized and technical duties

Initiate programs and activities to help meet District goals and objectives

Proofread and edit documents at a mastery level

Apply computational and statistical skills

Perform data analysis and make solid recommendations

Maintain confidentiality

Set priorities and meet schedules and time lines

Understand and follow oral and written directions

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with all levels of District staff, board members, outside agencies, parents and the public

Elicit cooperation from others

Work with computer software programs at advanced levels including Word, Power Point, Excel, Windows, and the Internet

Research, prepare and maintain statistical records and prepare comprehensive, highly complex reports

Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action

Demonstrate sensitivity to, and respect for, a diverse population

Work independently with little direction

Office environment; fast-paced work;