Administrative Assistant Description

About Capital Preparatory Schools
Capital Preparatory Schools is a charter school management organization operating a network of
educational communities. Our mission is to build a path where there was none. From its inception, the
Capital Prep community—our students, parents, faculty, and staff— have come together to create a
compelling and meaningful educational experience. The Capital Preparatory Schools, located in
Bridgeport, Connecticut and New York, NY provides students in grades 6–12 with a year-round,
college-preparatory education that encourages students to become scholars and agents of change.

Capital Preparatory Schools believes that all children, when given the right conditions and environment,
will succeed and excel in their academic and social-emotional growth. This is achieved by blending
elements of academic models that successfully support students from historically disadvantaged
populations, with innovative approaches that get 100% of our graduates accepted to four-year colleges.

Focusing on the key attributes of leaders, our learner expectations are designed to develop students
who are:

• collaborators;
• information processors;
• problem solvers;
• knowledgeable people;
• responsible and empathetic citizens.
  

With the support of the Capital Prep team of skilled and compassionate educators, students realize their
academic abilities, advocate for social justice and fulfill their civic responsibilities. As leaders of social
justice, we expect our students to use their education to improve the lives of others.

Reporting Relationship:
Director of Network Operations

Primary Function:
The Administrative Assistant is a key member of the Capital Prep Network team ensuring the smooth
functioning of the day-to-day operational aspects of the office to include, but are not limited to:

Administrative

• Manage faxes and daily mail
• Organizes and files correspondence
• Maintains and updates staff mailboxes, room signs, and emergency exit procedures
• Copy and distribute network wide Correspondence
• Tracking and uploading vendor invoices to AnyBill
• Purchasing and supplies management
• General support of administration functions/miscellaneous tasks that arise in the running of the

office

Reception

• Welcome and greet all guests
• Directs all inquiries, either in person or by phone, to the appropriate staff member
  

Event Management

• Supports the Director of Network Operations to develop and implement action plans for network

• Supports the Director of Network Operations in the execution of network wide events, including:

• Coordinates network wide events calendar

• Assist with other operations projects, as needed
• Promptly submit required paperwork
  

Skills and Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of two (2) years of administrative experience;
• Agreement with the academic goals and philosophy of the charter school;
• Knowledge of current educational research and issues;
• Demonstrated effective collaboration and communication skills;
• Demonstrated effective problem solving, planning and organizational skills;
• Demonstrated effective training and presentation skills;
• Ability to structure own time and manage multiple priorities;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Exhibited leadership in working with professional staff, students, and the community;
  

Compensation:
Salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience. Capital Preparatory
Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package, CT Teachers Retirement Fund Contribution,
401k Retirement Plan

To apply, please click H ERE to complete an online application

As an equal opportunity employer, we hire and promote without consideration to race, religion, creed,