Crane Country Day School is hiring a full-time Assistant to the Head of School to begin in August 2020. The assistant to the head is a highly visible individual at the school who works closely with the head of school to oversee the well?being of the school and the overall school community. The assistant to the head plays a major role in the life of the school and this person is expected to be deeply involved in day-to-day work with faculty and students.

Education & Experience:

• A four-year degree, preferably in a relatable field of study.
• Two or more years of experience in a similar role.

Successful candidates will possess the following attributes:

• Excellent communication skills
• Expertise in writing, editing, and proofreading
• Great organizational ability
• Collaborative nature and team-building skills
• High energy and enthusiasm for school life
• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality at all times
• Sophisticated computer skills including ease with bulk email; creating and utilizing complex spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations; Google Suite
• Enthusiasm for learning and taking on tasks that may be unfamiliar

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Actively manages head of school’s calendar, schedules meetings, and coordinates with all-school events
• Provides support services for the school’s board of trustees: communications regarding general and community-level meetings; serves as recording secretary at general meetings; supports board chair; coordinates the yearly board calendar with committee chairs
• Serves as recording secretary at faculty meetings; distributes communications between the head of school and faculty
• Handles the head of school’s correspondence and mail
• Prepares and edits articles, reports, and presentations
• Makes travel and guest arrangements
• Provides general secretarial duties to support the main office, and plays a key role in keeping the office running smoothly
• Serves as principle liaison for Parents for Crane (PFC), and offers support to the PFC president
• Organizes and coordinates multiple events: faculty retreats, registration days, holiday party, graduation, board-related gatherings
• Coordinates faculty recruitment and hiring efforts
• Works closely with development office to create annual community directory, faculty/student planners, and calendars
• Performs other duties as assigned

Employee benefits are subject to change and currently include:

• Vacation, personal, and sick leave provided
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Group Life, and Disability Insurance: zero-cost employee coverage
• Retirement: 5% employer contribution; additional 2% matching after five years
• Flexible Spending Account for medical expenses and dependent care
• Cafeteria Plan with annual employer contribution of $1,500

Salary competitive and is commensurate with education, skills, and experience. Crane Country Day School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application Process:

Submit letter of interest, resume, and at least one letter of recommendation to Elizabeth Keadle, Assistant to the Head of School, via email at ekeadle@craneschool.org or via fax at (805) 969-3635. The deadline to submit an application is July 24, 2020.