Administrative Assistant and Communications Specialist to the Superintendent of Schools
Administrative Assistant and Communications Specialist to the Superintendent of Schools
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$ 78000 - 86000
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Job Description
Granby Public Schools is seeking a highly organized dynamic professional to serve as Administrative Assistant and Communications Specialist to the Superintendent of Schools. This pivotal role combines executivelevel administrative support with strategic districtwide communications. The ideal candidate will bring exceptional organizational skills sound judgment and a passion for public education to help lead internal operations and foster strong consistent engagement with families staff and the broader community.
If youre a thoughtful communicator with a strong attention to detail and a commitment to service we invite you to consider joining a dedicated team that values excellence collaboration and community.
Position Overview:
This role provides executivelevel administrative support to the Superintendent of Schools and serves as the districts lead communications specialist. It blends highlevel secretarial responsibilities with strategic communications work to promote efficient internal operations and clear consistent engagement with stakeholders. The position also supports the Board of Education by coordinating meeting agendas preparing minutes and ensuring adherence to established policies.
Administrative Functions:
- Oversee confidential and routine communications correspondence schedules reports and documents on behalf of the Superintendent.
- Organize and coordinate the Superintendents calendar meetings travel arrangements and appointments.
- Serves as Clerk to the Board of Education agendas meeting minutes press releases presentations reports and materials for Board of Education meetings and district initiatives.
- Maintain accurate filing and recordkeeping systems (both physical and digital).
- Respond to inquiries from the public staff and media with professionalism and discretion.
- Assist with development of the budget documents for presentation and distribution.
- Support registration processes and districtwide administrative tasks.
- Coordinate complete and meet various state reporting requirements and deadlines such as Public Schools Information System (PSIS) as well as related technical and timesensitive reports as needed.
- Perform other administrative duties as assigned by the Superintendent.
Communications Functions:
- Lead the development and distribution of districtlevel communications including local news articles parent notices website updates social media content and press releases
- Celebrate and promote student staff and district achievements through written graphic photo and video content.
- Maintain accuracy clarity and consistency across all communications and district branding
- Serve as liaison between the Superintendents office and various internal and external stakeholders including parents media and community partners.
- Assist with emergency communications and rapid dissemination of timesensitive information including school closings and delays for weather events.
- Perform other communicationsrelated duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in communications public relations or related field preferred.
- Proficiency in Google Workspace Canva Social Media platforms and office technologies.
- Experience with photography video editing and desktop publishing software preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
- Strong interpersonal skills to foster professional courteous interactions with all stakeholders.
- Ability to multitask manage projects and meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Knowledge of school operations and public education systems is preferred.
Salary range is $78000$86000 with a comprehensive benefits package.
Along with your application please include a cover letter resume and three letters of recommendation. See full job description here.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
