McLean School (mcleanschool.org), a K-12 co-educational independent school in Potomac, Maryland, seeks applicants for an Administrative Assistant position in the Upper School Division to begin immediately. This position helps organize and operate the administrative aspects of the division, including assisting and responding to inquiries from faculty, staff, parents, students, vendors, and guests with the highest degree of professionalism and courtesy. McLean’s mission – and its unique Abilities Model® – embraces the idea that everyone has a unique learning path waiting to be discovered and tended toward growth. McLean places students at the center of the content and structure of their education, it deploys the skills of talented and expert teachers, provides a pedagogy that is both flexible in approach and academically rigorous, and delivers this to students in a supportive, inclusive culture that unlocks each student’s core potential.

Bright, college-bound students with dyslexia, ADHD, academic performance anxiety, and executive functioning challenges thrive at McLean as their confidence and self-advocacy skills grow. Alongside them are more traditional learners who excel in smaller classes where they are challenged and grow through a student-centered view of learning. Together, these students are served by an amalgam of teaching models that reach students individually, enabling them to achieve impressive heights of learning. Students, in turn, share their strengths with one another, creating an inclusive and diverse community of learners who support and help each other grow. McLean students graduate as proud and capable learners, able to recognize and embrace their unique abilities, and advocate for what they need to learn, enabling them to find their way successfully in the world.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

Among the key responsibilities are the following:

• Handles communications with prudence and is careful in maintaining the discretion of confidential records and information.
• Maintains files and data entry with current information and disseminates information to the appropriate faculty and staff. Produces documents, spreadsheets, and reports from databases and sends them to appropriate parties as needed.
• Handles assigned projects with little supervision and can act as a coordinator to all parties involved. This includes projects and events within the Division and occasionally those of the School as a whole.
• Assists students and parents whenever needed, forwards all messages, and communicates to the appropriate person or office.
• Covers the phone at the Front Desk Reception, as needed and assigned. Assists with other Divisions and Offices as the need arises. Is willing to be considered part of a team and the responsibilities assigned.
• On behalf of the Division Head and Assistant Division Heads, coordinates division-wide projects.
• Supports College Counseling and Learning Services teams to coordinate logistics for testing accommodations.

Education & Experience

The ideal candidate will be able to communicate effectively with others and multitask during busy periods of the day. This person must be organized, able to work independently, and flexible. 

Candidate for this position must have: 

• A love of adolescents and an educational environment;
• A Bachelor’s degree is preferred; 
• Previous experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position in a fast-paced environment;
• A welcoming personality, excellent interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work with all constituency groups;
• Proficiency in Apple products, Google Suite software, and the ability to quickly adapt to and master new software programs;
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills;

Salary Range: $55,000 - $75,000 

McLean School is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, genetic status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please contact Director of Executive Support & Recruitment, Robin Speller.

Interested applicants should fill out an online Application and upload their cover letter, résumé, and list of references.

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