Assistant to the Upper School Division Director (Full-time, year-round, on-site)

Position Description

Burke’s seeks a full-time professional to assist the Upper School Division Director. The role is responsible for coordinating and communicating the varied logistical needs of the Upper School throughout the school year as well as supporting the work of the office of the Division Director. This role works well for someone who enjoys interacting with students, faculty, parents/guardians, and administration in a mission-driven institution committed to a sense of community. Additionally, this work benefits from having someone who is self-motivated, detail-oriented, and who is a creative, flexible problem-solver.

Job Responsibilities include:

• Assist the Upper School Division Director:
• Manage student attendance
• Arrange for substitute coverage
• Order supplies for teachers and classrooms
• Create the Blue Sheet for teachers and students (week-at-a-glance)
• Coordinate Student-led Conferences twice each year
• Assist in preparations for Upper School events such as Back-to-School Night and traditions like Commencement
• Support additional logistical needs of the Upper School and the work of the office of the Division Director
• Maintain a professional and mission-aligned presence in the Upper School Office
• Maintain systems for student records and transmission of transcripts
• Attend faculty and staff meetings as appropriate
• Communication: 
• Effective communication with faculty, staff, and administration in support of a collegial and collaborative professional community aligned with a common goal
• Timely, supportive, and developmentally appropriate communication with students, parents, and caregivers to foster a strong partnership with families aligned with school policies
• Collaboration:
• Collaborate effectively with the Division Director and Faculty/Staff in support of school initiatives and the daily work of the school
• Supervisory duties as needed

Qualifications & Skills

Below are the personal and professional qualities that we believe are important for the success of the person in this role. Unless specifically noted as a prerequisite for the role, these qualifications and skills are preferred. We know many candidates bring a full complement of experience, skills, and ideas, even if they don’t check every box of a job description. If you meet many of our criteria, please don’t hesitate to apply. Every application gets serious consideration, including those with skill sets that we may not have included here. We welcome all applicants who will bring a unique perspective and personal characteristics to our amazing team.

• Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent
• Experience working in education

Required:

• Demonstrated confidence in:
• leveraging technology to support workflow
• cultural competency
• Commitment to: 
• an equitable and anti-racist learning community
• modeling lifelong learning and professional growth by engaging with professional development opportunities
• working on campus
• Understanding of, and appreciation for, the social-emotional development of adolescent girls
• Detail and solutions-oriented
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Flexible 
• Creative
• Collaborative
• Possessing a growth mindset and openness to feedback

Burke’s does not sponsor employment visas. Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment.

Compensation

The Administrative Assistant is an hourly position. Burke’s offers competitive compensation with a pay range of $36.00 - $43.00 based on years of experience. Comprehensive benefits are provided, including a 7.5% retirement plan contribution for eligible employees. More information about the school can be found on the website at www.burkes.org.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Burke’s is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. School policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

To Apply: Interested candidates may apply by sending a cover letter, resumé, and references to burkes.workable.com. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.