Executive Administrative Assistant to Principal,Northfield Job Township of Northfield Illinois USA,Administrative/Clerical

Position: Executive Administrative Assistant to the Principal, Northfield
Location: Township of Northfield

Job Title:
Executive Administrative Assistant to the Principal, Northfield

Assignment: 12-month

Location: Northfield Campus

Supervisor: Principal, Northfield Campus

Occupational Group: Exempt

Salary Range: $60,000 - $85,000

The Executive Administrative Assistant to the Principal, Northfield Campus, provides high-level, independent administrative and operational support that enables the Principal’s Office to function effectively and responsively. The position manages complex workflows, communications, records, events, and technology-supported processes in service of staff, students, families, visitors, and district leadership. The employee exercises sound judgment, discretion, and initiative to anticipate needs, resolve routine matters, and ensure timely follow-through so that the Principal can focus on instructional leadership, student success, and campus operations.

General Responsibilities:
The position provides executive administrative, operational, and project-management support to the Principal, Northfield Campus. The employee serves as a trusted point of contact for internal and external stakeholders; manages information and competing priorities with discretion; and independently coordinates work that supports the daily operations of the campus. The employee maintains accurate electronic and paper records, prepares and distributes communications and reports, supports district and campus initiatives, and continuously improves administrative workflows through the effective use of district-approved digital tools.

The position requires the highest level of confidentiality regarding sensitive student, family, staff, legal, evaluation, and other campus information.

Qualifications:

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in business administration, education, communications, or a related field preferred.

Three to five years of experience providing high-level administrative support to a senior executive, school leader, or comparable leadership team; experience in an educational setting preferred.

Demonstrated ability to manage complex calendars, projects, events, records, and communications independently in a fast-paced environment.

Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and district information and learning-management systems; ability to learn and adapt to new digital platforms quickly.

Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Exceptional organizational, project-management, and follow-through skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
Strong digital literacy, including the ability to create polished correspondence, presentations, spreadsheets, reports, forms, and accessible communications using district-approved technology.
Ability to organize, analyze, and present information and data in clear, usable formats that support campus planning, reporting, and decision-making.
Ability to use district-approved technology, including automation and AI-enabled tools when appropriate, responsibly and securely to improve workflow efficiency, drafting, and information management.
Knowledge of electronic records management, data privacy, and secure information-sharing practices.
Sound judgment and the ability to assess urgency, anticipate needs, resolve routine issues, and determine when matters require the Principal’s attention.
Exemplary interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, including the ability to interact with diverse stakeholders with tact, diplomacy, cultural competence, and professionalism.
Flexibility, resourcefulness, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain composure and accuracy amid frequent interruptions and…

Executive Administrative Assistant to Principal, Northfield