Administrative Assistant

Benjamin Franklin High School is seeking to fill a full-time Administrative Assistant position.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit an updated resume and cover letter. The cover letter should address the following questions:

• Describe the attributes and professional experiences that make you well-suited to serve as an Administrative Assistant supporting the CEO of a school.
• Provide an example of how you have successfully managed multiple priorities, deadlines, or stakeholders in a previous or current role.
• Strong communication is essential in this role. Describe how you have facilitated communication between leadership and staff, stakeholders, or the public.

This position will remain open until filled. Resume review will begin on March 23, 2026, and qualified candidates will be contacted as applications are reviewed.

Job Specific Expectations

• Serve as an initial point of contact for inquiries, concerns, and requests directed to the CEO, helping route issues to the appropriate department or administrator
• Provide direct administrative support to the CEO, including calendar management, meeting coordination, scheduling, and general organization of priorities and materials
• Prepare and organize documents, reports, correspondence, and presentations for the CEO
• Coordinate logistics for meetings, including preparing agendas, taking notes, and distributing materials
• Track and follow up on meeting action items to support timely completion of tasks
• Serve as a liaison between the CEO and stakeholders
• Maintain documentation and tracking to comply with the Collective Bargaining Agreement and other applicable processes
• Assist with coordination of school events, board meetings, and other administrative meetings
• Monitor incoming communications for the CEO, including email and phone calls, and assist with prioritizing responses
• Assist with planning and coordination of special projects and school-wide initiatives
• Coordinate travel arrangements and off-campus engagements
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information across administrative offices
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a team-oriented and collaborative environment
• Ability to manage competing tasks efficiently while meeting deadlines and maintaining exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person