Executive Assistant to Head of School and Chief Financial & Operations Officer (CFO/COO)

The Hun School of Princeton seeks a dynamic and creative Executive Assistant to Head of School and Chief Financial & Operations Officer (CFO/COO). This full-time, twelve-month position requires providing comprehensive executive-level administrative support to a number of individuals, directly and indirectly, including the Head of School, CFO/COO, chair and members of the Board of Trustees, the School's Administrative Team, other administrators, and faculty. The successful candidate will be a proactive problem solver with exceptional communication skills and meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities and Essential functions:

• Plan and orchestrate work to ensure that the Head of School's/CFO/COO's priorities are met, organizational goals are achieved, and best practices are upheld;
• Provide administrative and clerical office support, for Head of School, CFO/COO and Board of Trustees;
• Coordinate complex scheduling and calendar management for the Head of School, CFO/COO, and Board of Trustees as well as content and flow of information to internal and external constituents;
• Organize team communications and plan events, both internal and off-site;
• Maintain a proactive approach to anticipating needs, in a variety of unanticipated ways;
• Perform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, which may be altered or redesigned as necessary.

The ideal candidate will possesses the following qualifications:

• An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in any field preferred;
• Five or more years of experience in an administrative role reporting directly and supporting senior management;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Commitment to sound judgment, tact, diplomacy, sensitivity, and discretion with confidential information, materials and situations;
• Outstanding time-management skills and an ability to organize and coordinate multiple concurrent projects and adhere to deadlines;
• Strong technical capacity and proficiency with office productivity tools and an aptitude and willingness for learning new software and systems;
• High degree of flexibility, agility and adaptability to changes, unafraid of challenges;
• Authentic, friendly, professional, and welcoming. Enjoys meeting new people and is comfortable around students, teachers, administrators, parents, etc. in a diverse and inclusive community;
• Personal qualities including resilience, approachability, and kindness;
• Capacity to occasionally work beyond and outside the typical workday, including evenings and weekends.

ABOUT THE HUN SCHOOL

The Hun School of Princeton is an all-gendered, private day and boarding school in Princeton, New Jersey. Individual attention and strong student-faculty relationships are the hallmarks of the School. On the 50-acre campus between Philadelphia and New York City, student-centered, hands-on learning prepares students for the global community in which they will live and work. The Hun School is comprised of 645 students in its Middle School, Upper School, and Postgraduate Program. Our campus is home to students from twenty-two countries and fifteen states.

Our campus is located in historic Princeton, New Jersey, a short train ride away from both New York City (50 miles) and Philadelphia (45 miles). Home to Princeton University, The Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton Theological Seminary, and an array of cultural centers and organizations, Princeton is regarded as one of the most academically-minded communities in the world. Often named one of the country's best places to live, Princeton is a friendly, multicultural community surrounded by mountains, parks, and lakes. There are award-winning museums and theaters, celebrated public and private schools, destination restaurants and hotels, and a robust calendar of community events to enjoy.

Our mission:

The Hun School of Princeton empowers each student to thrive in a diverse and ever-changing world, by nurturing resilient character, providing individual mentorship, and inspiring vigorous and joyful learning.

Our community:

In our mission of educating global citizens with resilient character, we actively seek candidates who can bring a diversity of experiences and perspectives to our community. The Hun School of Princeton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristics or activity protected by law.

To apply: The Hun School of Princeton Employment Application

Please note: A cover letter is expected to be submitted with your employment application.