CARONDELET HIGH SCHOOL - ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT

Carondelet High School (About Us) is seeking a full-time Assistant to the President for the 2025–2026 school year. The Assistant to the President works directly with the President and serves as a trusted partner in advancing the mission of the school. This position provides high-level administrative, organizational, and operational support, helping to ensure the President’s office functions with efficiency, professionalism, and purpose.
The Assistant partners with departments across the school - including Development, the Business Office, Human Resources, and the Board of Trustees to align efforts with the President’s priorities, streamline communication, and ensure timely completion of key initiatives. This role requires a high degree of discretion, initiative, and organizational skill, as well as the ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with professionalism.
As a representative of the President’s Office, the Assistant will often be the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. This requires a warm, professional, and enthusiastic presence in building and maintaining positive relationships with faculty, staff, students, parents, alumnae, trustees, donors, and the greater community.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; associate degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of 3–5 years in executive administrative support, preferably in education, non-profit, or mission-driven organizations.
• Experience working with senior leadership, boards, or executives.
• Prior experience with financial aid administration and/or human resources processes preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High degree of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize competing demands.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including proofreading and editing.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite; ability to learn school-specific systems including FACTS.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion.
• High degree of initiative, resourcefulness, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Lives the mission of the school, in the CSJ tradition, through a thorough knowledge and understanding of the mission, vision, and values of Carondelet High School.
• Is an equity-focused, inclusive staff member with the ability to support an environment where a growth mindset is a prominent presence in all aspects of school life
• Embraces the school’s culture of philanthropy.