Secretarial Position Executive Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools

Job Description:

Executive Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools

Full time, 12-month Non-Union Position

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Exceptional communication, organization and computer skills;
• Skilled in Microsoft Office, Google Suite and Zoom;
• College degree preferred;
• Ability to exercise considerable initiative and judgment, examine problems and concerns, and render sound decisions based on policy, practicality and foresight;
• Ability to effectively communicate and maintain effective work relationships with all stakeholders;
• Excellent written and interpersonal skills; perform in situations requiring specialized knowledge, using tact and good judgment
• Such additions and alternatives to the above qualifications as may be appropriate and acceptable.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Superintendent in general administrative operations;
• Develop and process confidential data and information regarding district operations, negotiations and personnel management;
• Perform administrate work at a high level with minimal direction and supervision;
• Updates the District website as needed;
• Perform in situations requiring specialized knowledge, using tact and good judgment
• Prioritizes, composes, edits and formats documents on own initiative or when directed;
• Identifies concerns, problems and complaints and provides direct assistance to the public, district staff and the Board of Education;
• Assists in the operation of the district's communication systems for emergency closings and general inter-district communications from the Superintendent and the Board of Education;
• Organizes, assembles, distributes and prepares the Board of Education agenda with supporting documentation;
• Prepares, publishes and arranges fir the approval of official minutes of the Board of Education;
• Writes and monitors communications for and about the District as needed`++;
• Attends and manages meetings of the Board of Education and any subcommittees;
• Serves as liaison to the Board of Education;
• Such other duties as may be assigned.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

External candidates must submit an external application via Applitrack: www.darienps.org, Departments, Human Resources, Employment Opportunities. Supporting documents, including a cover letter addressed to Marjorie Cion, Director of Human Resources, resume, references and transcripts should be uploaded to the electronic system.

Applications will be reviewed as received. Posting will close at the close of business on October 21, 2026

WORK YEAR: 261 days

COMPENSATION: Competitive salary based on experience and ability. Benefits included.

EFFECTIVE: TBD

REPORTS TO: Superintendent of Schools

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Darien Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons and equal access to Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. Darien Public Schools does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws. The Darien Public Schools does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction.