What are the responsibilities and job description for the Founding Executive Assistant position at Cristo Rey Charleston?
About Cristo Rey Charleston High School :
Cristo Rey Charleston High School is a college preparatory, Catholic school for students of all faiths, that will educate young people of limited resources to become persons of faith, purpose, and service. Cristo Rey Charleston High School is the 42nd Cristo Rey model school in the United States and will welcome the founding class of students in August of 2026. The school will be located in North Charleston, SC and will serve approximately 400 students in grades 9-12 from across the greater Charleston area. Each student participates in the Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP), an integral part of the Cristo Rey model in which every student works one day a week throughout their four years at the school. The one day per week students are at work, teachers have extended planning and collaboration opportunities.
Cristo Rey Charleston High School’s Mission and Vision Statements :
Mission : Cristo Rey Charleston High School, a Catholic college preparatory school open to students of all faiths, delivers rigorous academics and real-world work experience to students from families with limited resources. Our goal is clear : to ensure every student is accepted into college and supported through graduation and beyond.
Vision : Cristo Rey Charleston strives for a world where our students, guided by God’s love and grace, use their talents to create positive change and serve others.
Cristo Rey Charleston High School Ideal Job Candidate :
Cristo Rey Charleston attracts and hires capable individuals of character who are called to cultivate the God-given talents within each student. We've chosen to answer the call because we are committed to helping develop students who will impact the world through showcasing their excellence.
An ideal candidate should have an appreciation of the school’s mission, a commitment to the values of Catholic education, and be comfortable modeling an active and inspiring faith life for all in the community.
Founding Executive Assistant :
Position Summary :
Cristo Rey Charleston High School seeks a mission-driven, innovative, collaborative, and community-centered Executive Assistant to serve as the administrative leader. The Executive Assistant will work directly with the President, performing numerous job functions with the opportunity to use and grow his / her skills within the team. The Executive Assistant will have an immediate impact and will manage new projects and initiatives, as well as maintain existing ones.
Primary Responsibilities :
- Managing the administrative aspects of all projects related to the start-up of the school.
- Acting as the point of contact between executives and internal and external colleagues, including board members.
- Preparing meeting agendas, reports, memos, letters, expense reports, and other documents.
- Attending meetings, taking notes, and writing up for subsequent dissemination.
- Reviewing and responding to correspondence and phone calls.
- Managing executives’ calendars.
- Organizing meetings and small events, securing space and refreshments, and acting as host for attendees.
- Coordinating hospitality (e.g. gifts, sympathy cards) for internal and external colleagues, including board members.
- Managing corporate compliance, including timely filing of documents.
- Maintaining current scheduling, filing and related systems, and looking for ways to improve them.
- Project management and departmental coordination and assistance.
- Posting open positions, screening resumes / applications, and coordinating interviews.
- Providing general administrative support.
- Other duties as assigned.
School Culture and Family Involvement :
Qualifications :
The salary range listed assumes full time, but we are open to discussing a part-time schedule for a great candidate.
Pay : $40,000 - $60,000
Benefits :
Schedule :
Work Location : One location
How to Apply
All interested and qualified applicants with a passion for Cristo Rey’s mission are invited to apply by March 1, 2025. Please include the following :
Please email your completed application as an attached PDF to careers@cristoreycharleston.org and include the position title in the email subject line.
Equal Opportunity Employer :
Cristo Rey Charleston High School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions, policies, and practices are made in accordance with applicable federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws. Cristo Rey Charleston will not engage or tolerate unlawful discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristics.
Salary : $40,000 - $60,000
