Administrative Assistant to the Head, Senior and Middle School

About this position

Administrative Assistant to the Head, Senior and Middle School

Employment Terms: Full-Time, Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Branksome Hall, a leading independent International Baccalaureate (IB) World School for girls challenges and inspires students to love learning and shape a better world. Through the unique combination of wellbeing, outstanding academics and international mindedness, Branksome Hall students and employees become impactful leaders. With our values of Sense of Community, Inclusiveness, Creativity and Making a Difference as a foundation, Branksome Hall offers a strong liberal arts curriculum that develops critical thinking and inquiry skills. 

The Opportunity:

The Assistant to the Head, Senior and Middle School at Branksome Hall, a key administrative position, provides senior level administrative support and expertise to the Head, Senior and Middle School. Ensuring the Head’s office is represented professionally, the Assistant is responsible for calendar management, coordinating meetings and appointments, drafting correspondence, and supporting events and school-wide initiatives. The Assistant liaises with internal and external stakeholders, including parents, students and employees, in responding to inquiries and assisting the Head in managing complex situations. With strong attention to detail, the incumbent assists in the preparation of the budget, monitoring and processing expenses and coordinating travel arrangements. Other key accountabilities for the Assistant will include support to key events, the internal calendar, weekly newsletters and Ministry Inspections as they arise.

The successful candidate will have post-secondary training in a related field and a 5-7 years’ directly related experience, including experience supporting a senior leader. A skilled communicator and writer, with superior knowledge of office and administrative procedures, you have a proven track record of sound and independent judgment, initiative, and discretion. With strong interpersonal skills, you are at ease liaising with various stakeholders across the Branksome community and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Strong organizational skills, and a proficiency in Microsoft Office and cloud based softwares, complete your profile.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this position, please apply by June 13, 2021

Branksome Hall is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the position. Branksome Hall is strongly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with (dis)abilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas, and champion diversity in its broadest sense. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates engaging in all parts of the recruitment and selection process at Branksome Hall.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

To learn more about working at Branksome Hall, please visit www.thinkerswanted.ca or visit our website at www.branksome.on.ca.