Assistant To The Head Of Senior School

ABOUT SEWICKLEY ACADEMY Distinguished by its rigorous academics, outstanding faculty, and highly motivated students, Sewickley Academy is Pittsburgh's longest-standing coeducational independent PreK-12 day school. Our mission is to inspire and educate students to engage their hearts, minds, and hands to cultivate their full individual and collective potential in the service of a greater good. At the Academy, every child is challenged to explore and excel to their highest ability and encouraged to arrive each day with their authentic selves. With the recent completion of state-of-the-art computer science and robotics classrooms and new athletic facilities, the Academy is poised for the continued expansion of our STEM and athletic programs. We believe strongly in the importance and value of a well-rounded education in academics, the arts, athletics, and community service. Our faculty and staff from all departments and divisions work together to create an environment of encouragement and support by inspiring students to reach their goals and develop a love of learning. This position offers a competitive salary plus excellent benefits and work/life balance programs, including a premium-free health plan option, an excellent retirement plan, generous leave time, and tuition benefits programs. Are you searching for a workplace where a diverse mix of talented people come together to serve our students? If so, apply for this today! The Assistant to the Head of Senior School will perform a range of administrative duties and activities that are integral to the daily operations of the school. This role is a full-time, ten-month, non-exempt position reporting to the Head of Senior School. Responsibilities: Performs administrative duties, tasks, and activities that are part of the daily operations of the school including answering calls, managing calendar, taking messages, managing correspondence, and keeping the shared school areas organized and functional. Greet students and guests, acting as a primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies on all matters related to the Senior School's main office. Draft, proofread, and format documents and correspondence for the Head of Senior School. Manage classroom coverage issues including tracking time off requests and absences, and maintaining substitute logs. Partner with Security to ensure the implementation of all safety protocols in the Senior School. Bachelor's Degree preferred, but not required. 5 years of administrative experience in an office or educational setting. Excellent organizational, time-management, and detail-oriented skills, with the ability to be flexible to manage multiple priorities. Adeptness in writing and editing documents. Ability to think critically, problem-solve, and maintain confidentiality. Work collaboratively, build relationships and make connections with students, families, and colleagues. ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM? For consideration, applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements. Sewickley Academy is committed to having an inclusive community where all members are treated with dignity and respect. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Academy does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender/gender-identity, sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, genetic information, family or marital status, sexual orientation, or any other protected class. PI227397396