High School Principal Administrative… at STEM School… · Highlands…

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented High School Principal Administrative Assistant to support the Principal, Assistant Principal, Dean/Athletic Director, and Executive Director. This role is critical in ensuring efficient school operations, supporting instructional leadership, and delivering a high-quality experience for students, staff, and families.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, anticipates needs, manages multiple priorities, and maintains a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.

Primary Responsibilities

Leadership & Administrative Support

• Provide direct support to the Principal, Assistant Principal, Dean, and Executive Director
• Manage calendar ownership, scheduling, and conflict resolution
• Prepare agendas, materials, and logistics for meetings and events
• Coordinate logistics for leadership team and full staff meetings
• Track action items and ensure follow-up accountability
• Protect leadership time for evaluations, instructional leadership, and strategic priorities

Enrollment & Family Engagement

• Conduct enrollment communications and inquiry follow-up
• Communicate with prospective families via phone and email
• Coordinate tours, student shadows, and a positive enrolling family experience
• Align logistics, stakeholders, and timelines to ensure seamless execution

School Operations & Coordination

• Coordinate principal-led events, STEM signature events, and key school initiatives
• Oversee volunteer coordination, execution and tracking
• Coordinate substitute coverage aligned to staffing needs and school priorities
• Ensure 504 scheduling compliance
• Schedule and support observations, walkthroughs, and conferences
• Manage Skyward systems and supply ordering
• Coordinate field trips

Human Resources Support

• Support hiring, onboarding, and offboarding logistics

Additional Responsibilities (as needed)

Front Office Support

• Assist with front desk operations, including phones, visitors, and general inquiries

College & Student Programming Support

• Support college access initiatives and external partnerships
• Assist with coordination of senior programming and graduation activities

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality
• Experience with student information systems (e.g., Skyward) preferred
• Prior experience in a school or administrative setting preferred

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• School Year: 2026 - 2027
• School Days: 195

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: June 30, 2026 

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