Executive Assistant

Organizational Overview:

KIPP Atlanta Schools is part of the KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program) national network of free, open enrollment, college-preparatory schools dedicated to ensuring that every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities. There are 280 KIPP schools in 21 states and the District of Columbia serving more than 175,000 scholars and alumni. KIPP Atlanta currently operates 11 schools including five primary schools, six middle schools and one high school, as well as KIPP Forward which supports scholars on their journey to a choice-filled life.

We are a social justice organization and our vision and mission require the work of dedicated, bold and skilled leaders, educators, and support staff who are committed to serving as the catalyst for joyful, academically excellent schools and the foundation for building a more just and equitable world for our scholars.

• Good Decision-Making: “I make thoughtful decisions in alignment with my school’s and organization’s values.”
• Peer Accountability: “I hold all Big KIPPsters accountable to our schools’ and organization’s values, standards, and expectations.”
• Excellence Always: “I do all aspects of my work with excellence - the big and the little things, the parts being monitored as well as those not monitored.”
• Communication is Key: “I communicate with both honesty and love. How I communicate nurtures courage, belonging, partnership, and progress toward our promise to KIPPsters and families.”
• Scholars Over Everything: “I put our scholars first, 100% of the time, without fail. I quickly resolve any and all adult-centered concerns and qualms to reserve my individual and our collective time and attention for our KIPPsters.”
• Walk Trumps Talk: “I chose this social justice career. And so, I behave in alignment with my choice. My behaviors match our promise to our scholars and families.”
• “Us” Only: “I belong to every member of our organization, and every member of our organization belongs to me. I choose unity always - in both the good times and hard times.”

The Executive Assistant, Chief Team provides high-level, strategic administrative and operational support to up to three Chiefs and their respective departments
. This role is designed for a highly experienced executive assistant who can operate with discretion, sound judgment, and autonomy in a fast-paced, complex organization. The Executive Assistant serves as a central coordination hub across multiple executive leaders, ensuring seamless calendar management, communication flow, meeting preparation, project tracking, and follow-through. This role requires advanced organizational skill, comfort navigating ambiguity, and the ability to anticipate needs across departments while maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Provide proactive, high-level executive support managing complex and competing calendars, priorities, and deadlines.
• Serve as a trusted thought partner and gatekeeper, ensuring executives are well-prepared for meetings, presentations, and engagements.
• Draft, edit, and manage executive-level correspondence, presentations, briefing documents, and reports, many of which are confidential or time-sensitive.
• Coordinate and prepare materials for leadership meetings, cross-functional work sessions, and external engagements.
• Anticipate executive needs by tracking commitments, following up on action items, and ensuring alignment across departments.

• Act as a primary liaison between Chiefs, their departments, senior leaders, school leaders, board members, donors, and external partners.
• Coordinate large-scale meetings, events, and special projects involving multiple departments or executives.
• Develop and maintain systems to improve efficiency, organization, and information flow across the Chief Team.
• Manage travel planning, expense reporting, and reimbursement processes for supported executives.
• Research, prioritize, and route incoming requests and issues, determining appropriate action,…