Executive Administrative Assistant to the President and the VP of Work-Study

Executive Administrative Assistant to the President of Cristo Rey Philadelphia and

the Vice President of Corporate Work-Study

About Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School

Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School, a college preparatory, Catholic school for students of all faiths, nurtures and challenges young people to recognize and realize their full potential as they learn to love others, grow in their faiths, and serve the common good. Founded in 2012 and now based in a beautiful campus in the Tioga neighborhood of Philadelphia, the school serves over 540 students in grades 9-12 from across the city of Philadelphia as well as Camden.

Cristo Rey Philadelphia offers a rigorous academic curriculum coupled with professional work experience. Each student participates in the Work-Study Program, an integral part of the Cristo Rey model, in which every student works one day a week throughout their four years at the school. Through this unique model, all students earn half the cost of their education by working one day a week through the Work-Study Program. The school’s goal for every student is not simply high school graduation or college acceptance but college graduation. It is the mission of the faculty and staff to prepare every Cristo Rey Philadelphia student to be successful in college.

Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School was founded under the guiding pillars and principles of Believe, Dream, Lead, and Serve. It is important that our entire community lives by these values each and every day:

• We Believe in fostering a culture rooted in respect.

• We Dream of growth, with hard work and resilience as our guides.

• We Lead with integrity, knowing that the next one to lead is watching.

• We Serve to affirm our commitment to community.

Who We Are:

• Values-Driven: We educate the whole student: academically, spiritually, and socio-emotionally.

• Growth Opportunities: We prioritize our faculty and staff’s learning and growth.

• Invested Students and Engaged Families: Our students’ families seek out our schools for our education, our Work-Study Program, and our values.

• National Community: Our faculty and staff are a proud part of a national movement. There are 40 Cristo Rey schools across the country.

We are looking for team members who are passionate about our mission and want to work with our incredibly talented community to give our students the opportunity they deserve.

Position Summary

Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School is seeking a dynamic and experienced Executive Assistant to the President of Cristo Rey Philadelphia (CRPHS) and the Vice President of Corporate Work-Study to join our team.

This individual will play a critical role in advancing the school’s mission by supporting the President of CRPHS and the Vice President of Corporate Work-Study. The position requires excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work comfortably with the various stakeholders of the Cristo Rey community, including board members, school leadership, Work-Study partners, donors, faculty and staff, community leaders, families, and students.

It is a full-time, exempt, 12-month administrative position performed on-site at Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School, located at 1717 W. Allegheny Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19132.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages the calendar of the President

• Schedules and plans all tours/meetings for visitors to Cristo Rey Philadelphia

• Serves as the coordinator for the Board of Trustees and its various committees

• Serves as the coordinator for the President’s Advisory Council

• Assists in the planning and execution of special events

• Assists with special projects

Required Skills & Qualifications

Successful applicants will embody the mission: commitment, openness to growth, dedication, drive, flexibility, creativity, love, joy, and resilience that are central to the character of our staff. In addition, they will meet or exceed the following requirements:

• Thorough understanding of and commitment to the mission of Cristo Rey Philadelphia

• Strong organizational skills and acute attention to detail

• Ability to lead multiple projects at one time

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Creativity and willingness to innovate

• Ability to compile, analyze and manage data

• Self-starter and enjoys interacting with people of all types

• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team

• Strong project management skills

• Comfortable in a flexible, challenging environment

• Ability and desire to work with high school students

• Occasional travel, working occasional nights and weekends

• Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite and Google platforms

• Willing to do nurture and challenge our students to help them recognize and realize their full potential

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field

• Five years of professional experience with at least three years of administrative experience, ideally in an educational or non-profit environment

• Experience working with senior level executives and board of directors is desirable

• Familiarity with corporate and community partnerships or similar initiatives is also a plus

Employee Benefits:

• Cristo Rey offers competitive salaries that are based on experience and qualifications

• Medical/Prescription/Dental/Eye Care Insurance Coverage through a group health maintenance organization health insurance plan (PAISBOA HBT)

• Defined 403b Contribution Plan

• Available Professional Development and Continuing Education funds

• Paid breaks and holidays including New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Indigenous People’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve

• Free Lunch Benefit available daily as part of the school-wide lunch program

Job Application Process:

• Submit one PDF containing the following documents to jointheteam@crphs.org:

o Cover Letter

o Three Professional References

o Resume

To be submitted upon an offer of employment (any offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable clearances):

• PA State Criminal Record Check (within one year)

• PA State Child Abuse History Clearance (within one year)

• FBI Fingerprint Record Check (within one year)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion or national or ethnic origin in its student admission process, faculty and staff hiring practices, educational policies, scholarships, athletics or other school administered programs.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Microsoft Excel: 4 years (Required)
• Microsoft Powerpoint: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Philadelphia, PA 19132 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Philadelphia, PA 19132: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person