Westerly Middle School - Westerly, RI
posted 2 months ago
The Executive Assistant at Westerly Middle School plays a crucial role in supporting the Secondary School Principal by managing a variety of important administrative tasks. This position is designed for a full-time employee who will be responsible for handling correspondence, electronic communications, and interactions with district and school administrators, staff, parents, community members, and students. The Executive Assistant must maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding sensitive student and staff issues, ensuring that all administrative details are managed with the utmost care and professionalism. In this role, the Executive Assistant will independently manage a wide range of administrative details, which includes gathering information, maintaining records, and producing reports. The position requires a high degree of initiative and good judgment, as well as a working knowledge of various automated office equipment. The Executive Assistant will also be responsible for establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other departments, public and private organizations, and the public at large. The responsibilities extend to composing a variety of correspondence, preparing documents for events and meetings, and maintaining records of notes or minutes from calls, meetings, and teleconferences. The Executive Assistant will coordinate conferences and meetings with public officials and respond to a wide range of inquiries of an administrative nature. Additionally, the role involves greeting and screening visitors, managing calendars using Google Suite, and representing the Principal as assigned. The position also includes assisting the Parent Teacher Organization and operating various software and office equipment, including Microsoft Office and other web-based products.