Administrative Assistant to the Head of Lower School

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Head of Lower School, including calendar management and meeting coordination.
• Serve as a professional representative of the Lower School for students, parents, faculty, and staff.
• Oversee the Lower School office, including supply ordering, mail distribution, and record maintenance.
• Manage student attendance records and communicate daily reports to faculty.
• Coordinate substitute teacher scheduling and assist with Lower School events such as assemblies, musicals, and graduations.
• Support special projects and institutional priorities as identified by leadership.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise independent judgment in all administrative tasks.

Requirements

• High School diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Proven experience as an Executive or Administrative Assistant.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Office (specifically Word mail-merge and Excel formulas).
• Strong organizational, project management, and logistical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with a diverse school community.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to pass all required background and criminal screening checks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience using Blackbaud or similar Enterprise Resource Programs.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive insurance packages (medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability).
• Daily lunch provided during the school year.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

About the Company

The Hockaday School is an independent, college preparatory school for girls in Dallas, Texas. As the nation’s largest prekindergarten through grade 12 independent girls’ school, Hockaday is dedicated to building character, courtesy, scholarship, and athletics in its students.