POSITION SUMMARY

The Executive Assistant will support the work of the Chief People Officer of Freedom Preparatory Charter Schools. In addition to ongoing administrative, correspondence, and scheduling support, the Executive Assistant will manage research, governance, external relations, event planning, and school-based projects. This is an opportunity to work closely with one of the leading education reformers in Memphis, TN while gaining insight about non-profit management and the work of the leadership team for a top charter school management organization. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional multi-tasking abilities, excellent written and verbal communication skills and be extraordinarily self-directed.

Responsibilities of the Executive Assistant will include:

• Event Planning and Logistics - Design, plan, coordinate and lead the execution of the logistics, operations, and communications for staff trainings, school leader workshops, meetings, interviews, retreats and conferences. Work closely with the event facilitators in planning the session agendas and creating materials. Gather and analyze feedback regarding event agenda, content, and logistics in order to inform future planning.
• Scheduling and Administrative Support - Provide overall coordination for the CPO’s calendar, ensuring the time of the CPO is maximized and operating in line with FPA’s priorities. Schedule meetings, manage requests, and additional administrative tasks (such as making travel arrangements, processing mileage and reimbursements, checking voicemail, drafting correspondence and preparing materials for conference calls and meetings). Provide targeted support to the Chief Level Staff on key projects that align with the CPO’s priorities.
• Research, Data Analysis and Project Management - Complete complex projects and create PowerPoints as identified to support the work of the CPO and Chief Level Executives.
• Writing and Communication - Draft and proofread documents to ensure accurate and effective communication, and maintain daily email and phone correspondences. Manage internal and external communications with high-stakes constituents.

Skills and Characteristics:

• Interest in performing a critical support role while learning in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail- oriented and highly organized
• Ability to work autonomously as well as take direction as needed
• Highly motivated and capable of seeing project through from beginning to end
• Very flexible, mature, and humble
• Sense of humor, strong work ethic, “roll-up-my-sleeves” attitude
• Result-oriented individual and willing to do “whatever it takes”
• Belief in the Freedom Prep’s mission and educational model
• Solid technical skills and experience with Microsoft Office and comfort with learning new technologies

Educational Background and Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from a competitive college or university
• 0-3 years of work experience

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

Freedom Preparatory Academy is actively seeking to build a diverse and experienced team of educators. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. We are an equal opportunity employer.