Executive Assistant to the Head’s Office

Why Overlake?

Picture yourself working on 75 acres of nature, just minutes from Downtown Redmond. Our community is united by a shared sense of purpose, a love of learning, and an unwavering belief in the power of people.

We value tradition and forward-thinking in equal measure. We laugh together, learn together, and lead with compassion. As part of Overlake’s Administrative Support team, you’ll help ensure that every employee can thrive—now and for generations to come.

The Details:

Wage: $102,000-$108,000. The wage offered will depend on relevant education and/or years of experience.

Work Hours and Location:
Full-time, Exempt, M-F, occasional evenings and weekends (1-2 times/mo. during the school year for events and/or board meetings)

The Process: Please include a cover letter. This position will remain open until filled.

Benefits:

• $5 employee premium for all medical plans
• 100% employee coverage for dental and vision plans
• 35% medical, dental and vision coverage for dependents
• 20 to 30 days of paid time off based on tenure for full-time 12-month staff
• Paid Holidays when school is fully closed
• 5-10% employer match based on years of service and employee contribution
• On-site health and wellness
• Professional development allowance
• Up to $1,850 meal allowance for breakfast, lunch, and snacks through on-campus dining.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long term and short term disability as well as life insurance
• Use of School Library
• New Employee Cross-Department Mentorship Program

A Role at the Center of It All

This is not a traditional executive assistant role.

At Overlake, the Executive Assistant is a trusted, high-impact partner who sits at the center of the institution’s leadership, operations, and community life. This role ensures that the Head of School’s Office runs with clarity, precision, and foresight and that leadership is able to operate at its highest level.

You will be the person who brings order to complexity, anticipates what is needed before it is asked, and ensures that the most important work of the school moves forward with purpose and care.

For the right person, this is deeply meaningful work. You will have visibility into the full life of the school, from strategic initiatives to daily decision-making, and you will play a key role in shaping how leadership shows up to the community.

Partner Closely with the Head of School

You will serve as a proactive partner, ensuring the Head is fully prepared, focused, and able to lead effectively each day.

• Manage a complex, high-volume calendar with warmth, diplomacy, precision, and sound judgment.
• Prepare briefing materials, background context, and follow-up actions for key meetings.
• Ensure the Head’s Office operates smoothly and reflects the professionalism and warmth of the school.
• Anticipate needs, identify efficiencies, and solve problems before they surface.
• At times, manage communications on behalf of the Head.

Support Strategic and Institutional Work:

You will help move critical initiatives forward across the school.

• Coordinate timelines and track progress for major initiatives such as strategic planning, accreditation progress, and leadership searches.
• Synthesize information from across teams to support decision-making.
• Keep complex, multi-stakeholder projects organized and on track.

Partner with the Assistant Head of School for Inclusive Excellence:

You will provide essential coordination and support for work that strengthens the school’s community.

• Manage scheduling, logistics, and documentation for the programs and initiatives as well as the assistant head’s calendar with precision and sound judgment.
• Support communication and coordination for work related to equity, inclusion, and community engagement.

Serve as Liaison to the Board of Trustees:

You will play a key role in supporting effective governance.

• Coordinate all logistics for Board and committee meetings.
• Prepare agendas, materials, minutes, and records with accuracy and discretion.
• Maintain confidential governance documents and support Trustee onboarding.
• Manage the Board portal (Boardable), ensuring materials are accessible and well organized.

Strengthen Systems, Technology, and Data Use:

You will help the Head’s…