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Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School, an independent, TK-8 community school with an exceptional faculty and an engaged and motivated student body, seeks an Executive Assistant to the Head of School.
 

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with our Head of School and the administration to ensure the success of the school’s mission and vision
• Draft clear and effective communications on behalf of the Head of School to all stakeholders - students, staff, parents, board and the community at large
• Maintain Head of School’s calendar by scheduling and coordinating meetings, appointments, travel or conferences and act as “gatekeeper” and “gateway” to the Head of School
• Take notes for meetings of administration and board and edit appropriately
• Edit and draft documents for Head of School and Board
• Provide administrative support to the Board of Directors and its committees
• Research, prioritize, and follow up on incoming issues and concerns addressed to the HOS, including those of a sensitive or confidential nature
• Determine appropriate course of action, referral, or response
• Exhibit strong organizational skills and ability to handle confidential 
• information with complete discretion, and demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service and response
• Coordinate special events and projects initiated by the Head of School
• Cheerfully and efficiently support the goals and mission of the school
• Other duties as assigned by the Head of School

Professional Qualities/Skills:

• Warm, welcoming and positive demeanor
• Ability to be proactive in all aspects of the job and to anticipate the needs 
• of the Office
• Excellent work ethic and calm demeanor
• Strong customer service orientation
• Emotional maturity including the ability to manage confidential situations 
• with discretion, respect, and sensitivity
• Excellent organizational skills and written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong editing and formatting skills
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 
• and G Suite (Google Docs, Calendar, Slides, Drive, etc.)
• Good sense of humor
• Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of related experience
• Knowledge of Hebrew and Jewish culture a plus

Physical Requirements and Work Environment: 

• Generally work in standard office conditions and climate
• Noise level is usually low to moderate and occasionally high
• May work in varied inclement outside weather conditions during special activities
• Regular requirements to talk and hear, stand, walk, sit, and use a keyboard and video display terminal
• Possible requirements to stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Occasional requirements to lift up to 30 pounds
• The work environment can be stressful at times, involving a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and encounters with a diverse array of contacts
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions 

Other: 

• This job announcement does not necessarily present an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical requirements, or work conditions.
• The school reserves the right to supplement, modify, or delete any aspects of this job, including the position itself, at any time, as it deems advisable. 
• Interested candidates should apply by sending a cover letter and resume to eahosemployment@hausnerschool.org, including the job title in the subject heading.

Compensation:

• Competitive salary.
• Benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, 403b Retirement Plan, Long- and Short-term Disability, Voluntary Life/Accident Insurance, Work-Life Balance Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Pre-tax payroll deduction also available for Commuter Checks and Flexible Spending Account.

About Us:

• Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School is an independent community school with an engaged and motivated student body that participates fully in both Jewish and secular activities. We maintain outstanding academics and a strong sense of community while instilling Jewish values and traditions. We teach the whole child, focusing on social and emotional growth, academic and critical-thinking skills, as well as a wide array of enrichment activities. Our philosophy strongly encourages inclusivity and diversity; ethics and values are infused throughout the K-8 curriculum.
• Hausner is dedicated to professional development. Teachers are encouraged to collaborate with their peers at Hausner, as well as at other schools. Faculty have leadership opportunities within the school and participate in professional and curriculum development opportunities throughout the year, both nationally and abroad. Our benefits and friendly community inspire excellent teacher retention.
• Hausner’s middle school program, where the average student-teacher ratio is 18:1, was founded in 1998. Our 1:1 device program, introduced in 2012-2013, provides on-demand access to technology resources, both at school and at home. MS students participate in electives ranging from media arts, to drama to programming and sports.
• Four-acre Palo Alto campus features a first-rate library, Beit Tefilah, two computer labs, a design lab and design studio, an art room, a music room, a state-of-the-art gym and expansive outdoor playing fields.

 

Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to an inclusive, welcoming community, where all are accepted and are treated with respect.

Hausner does not unlawfully discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, veteran status, national, or ethnic origin, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.