What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant to the Head of School position at The Brearley School?
The Brearley School, an independent girls' school serving over 770 students K-XII, seeks candidates for an Administrative Assistant to the Office of the Head of School beginning July 1, 2026.
The Administrative Assistant to the Office of the Head of School will report to the Head of School, managing special projects and supporting the Executive Assistant. This is a part-time role with a consistent three-day-per-week schedule.
We invite interested candidates to apply by completing an application and uploading a cover letter and resume at www.brearley.org/careers-at-brearley/. Applications will be accepted through Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Specific Requirements and Responsibilities:
1. Governance & Board Relations: Act as a liaison with the Board of Trustees, managing board meeting agendas, taking minutes at the meetings, briefing materials, and subcommittee reports.
2. Strategic Planning: Support the Head of School in organizing strategic planning events, meetings, and materials.
3. Internal Communication: Ensure information flows smoothly between the executive office and administrative department heads.
4. Faculty Contracts: Coordinate faculty contract process with Chief Human Resources Officer and Dean of Faculty
5. Administrative Support/Other: Work with the Head's Executive Assistant to provide backup support for lunch hours, vacation breaks in the Head's Office, and collaborate on special projects.
Skills, Competencies, and Attributes Required:
About the School
Founded in 1884, Brearley's mission has long combined outstanding academics with an insistence on a larger purpose: A passionate exchange of ideas within the School's walls that prepares girls of adventurous intellect and diverse backgrounds to put their knowledge and habits of mind to meaningful use in the wider world.
A center of intellectual exuberance, the School offers an extraordinary program to girls from across and beyond New York City, attracting and developing a dynamic and committed faculty, who, along with a talented staff, instill in Brearley students a love of learning, an ability to think critically and creatively, a deep curiosity about the world,d and a pioneering spirit. We believe that a Brearley education is not for oneself alone. Every member of our community plays a vital role in shaping the School today and for the future, cultivating the joy of lifelong learning and lasting friendships, the confidence to pursue one's ambition,s and a commitment to the greater good. In pursuit of this goal, we actively strive to build, nurture, and sustain a diverse faculty and student body. We are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable, and antiracist/antibias school community, and we expect faculty, staff, students, parents,s and trustees to pursue meaningful change through deliberate and measurable actions.
Brearley recently announced a "Free Tuition" program for families with incomes of $100,000 or less and without significant assets. Learn more by visiting our website.
Salary
In 2026-2027, the total salary for this position ranges from $45,000 to $55,000, depending on years of experience.
Benefits
Benefits offered to eligible employees include a range of options for health insurance coverage with generous employer contributions across the plans; an HSA plan; pre-tax transit benefits; long-term disability insurance; a retirement plan that includes a school contribution starting at 10% of salary with no mandatory employee contribution; breakfast and lunch without charge; support for professional growth and development; and the opportunity to participate in a community based on collaboration, mutual care, and a commitment to the greater good.
The Brearley School is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to hiring exceptional, dedicated teachers of diverse backgrounds. We consider qualified individuals for employment with the School regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other state or federally-protected classification.
The Administrative Assistant to the Office of the Head of School will report to the Head of School, managing special projects and supporting the Executive Assistant. This is a part-time role with a consistent three-day-per-week schedule.
We invite interested candidates to apply by completing an application and uploading a cover letter and resume at www.brearley.org/careers-at-brearley/. Applications will be accepted through Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Specific Requirements and Responsibilities:
1. Governance & Board Relations: Act as a liaison with the Board of Trustees, managing board meeting agendas, taking minutes at the meetings, briefing materials, and subcommittee reports.
2. Strategic Planning: Support the Head of School in organizing strategic planning events, meetings, and materials.
3. Internal Communication: Ensure information flows smoothly between the executive office and administrative department heads.
4. Faculty Contracts: Coordinate faculty contract process with Chief Human Resources Officer and Dean of Faculty
5. Administrative Support/Other: Work with the Head's Executive Assistant to provide backup support for lunch hours, vacation breaks in the Head's Office, and collaborate on special projects.
Skills, Competencies, and Attributes Required:
- Bachelor's degree required
- Proficiency in Google Workspace, Gmail, Zoom Communications; ability and willingness to learn and apply new software
- Strong reasoning and problem-solving skills
- Must be able to pay close attention to detail, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines
- Strong interpersonal, written, and visual communication skills, and the ability to communicate effectively
- High ethical standards, confidentiality, and discretion
- Planning of the Head's Council and Board of Trustees meetings, retreats, and events
About the School
Founded in 1884, Brearley's mission has long combined outstanding academics with an insistence on a larger purpose: A passionate exchange of ideas within the School's walls that prepares girls of adventurous intellect and diverse backgrounds to put their knowledge and habits of mind to meaningful use in the wider world.
A center of intellectual exuberance, the School offers an extraordinary program to girls from across and beyond New York City, attracting and developing a dynamic and committed faculty, who, along with a talented staff, instill in Brearley students a love of learning, an ability to think critically and creatively, a deep curiosity about the world,d and a pioneering spirit. We believe that a Brearley education is not for oneself alone. Every member of our community plays a vital role in shaping the School today and for the future, cultivating the joy of lifelong learning and lasting friendships, the confidence to pursue one's ambition,s and a commitment to the greater good. In pursuit of this goal, we actively strive to build, nurture, and sustain a diverse faculty and student body. We are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable, and antiracist/antibias school community, and we expect faculty, staff, students, parents,s and trustees to pursue meaningful change through deliberate and measurable actions.
Brearley recently announced a "Free Tuition" program for families with incomes of $100,000 or less and without significant assets. Learn more by visiting our website.
Salary
In 2026-2027, the total salary for this position ranges from $45,000 to $55,000, depending on years of experience.
Benefits
Benefits offered to eligible employees include a range of options for health insurance coverage with generous employer contributions across the plans; an HSA plan; pre-tax transit benefits; long-term disability insurance; a retirement plan that includes a school contribution starting at 10% of salary with no mandatory employee contribution; breakfast and lunch without charge; support for professional growth and development; and the opportunity to participate in a community based on collaboration, mutual care, and a commitment to the greater good.
The Brearley School is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to hiring exceptional, dedicated teachers of diverse backgrounds. We consider qualified individuals for employment with the School regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other state or federally-protected classification.
Salary : $45,000 - $55,000