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Prospect Hill Academy Charter School is a highly successful, urban K-12 public school with the mission of preparing each student for success in college, fostering responsible citizenship, and inspiring a lifelong love of learning.

At Prospect Hill Academy, the prevailing belief is that with hard work, effective effort, perseverance through adversity, committed teachers, and invested parents, all students are capable of academic, intellectual, social, and moral excellence. Fueling this conviction are seven core values that guide the daily life and culture of the school–(1) High Expectations for All; (2) Collaboration; (3) Balanced Approach; (4) Data-Driven Decision Making; (5) Equity; (6) Accountability; and (7) Personalization.

We are currently seeking applications for the Executive Assistant to the Head of School. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

* Serve as the institutional liaison to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, completing all mandatory reports enumerated on the annual Superintendents’ Checklist (http://www.doe.mass.edu/mailings/checklist.html) and required by the Charter School Office, including the Annual Report and 5-year renewal applications
* Oversee K-12 Admissions, including running the annual admissions lotteries, collaborating with campus-based administrative assistants, and coordinating student recruitment efforts
* Document and monitor the work of the K-12 Administrative team by attending and recording minutes from weekly meetings and maintaining a web-based accountability matrix
* Coordinate K-12 Parent Engagement and Outreach efforts including compiling a monthly school newsletter, monitoring the work of the campus-based Parent Advisory Boards, and providing administrative support to K-12 community events
* Serve as the K-12 webmaster, ensuring the school’s website is accurate, updated, and reflective of the school’s mission, vision, and values
* Act as the district administrator for the school’s database
* Manage projects as assigned by the Head of School and/or the Head of School’s designees
* Prepare and compile materials for presentations and meetings
* Develop and oversee the K-12 master calendar
* Track and record administrative attendance
* Provide executive and administrative support to the Head of School

Desired competencies include, but are not limited to:

* Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and diplomacy
* Ability to interact and communicate effectively with Board members, parents, teachers, students, volunteers, visitors and vendors
* Ability to handle multiple priorities and ensure timely follow-up
* Professional demeanor that engenders confidence and respect
* Proven organizational skills, strong attention to detail and high-level of accuracy
* Outstanding writing and editing skills

Interested and qualified candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and three references to the attention of Jed F. Lippard, Head of School, at the above email address or at Prospect Hill Academy Charter School, 15 Webster Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143.