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Executive Assistant to CEO

Bronx, NY

Brilla Public Charter Schools is seeking a mission-driven, adaptable, and highly organized Executive Assistant to support the CEO/ED. This role is critical to the smooth and strategic operation of the CEO’s office, requiring a high level of discretion, initiative, and professionalism. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, anticipate needs before they arise, and manage complex schedules and priorities with clarity and calm.

About Seton Education Partners

Co-founded in 2009 by KIPP pioneer Scott W. Hamilton and Teach for America alumna Stephanie Saroki de García, Seton Education Partners is a response to the dramatic decline of urban Catholic schools, which have historically been the greatest equalizing factor for economically underserved children, families and communities in America for decades.

Specifically, Seton expands opportunities for parents in underserved communities to choose an academically excellent, character-rich, and—for those who seek it—vibrantly Catholic education for their children. As a national non-profit, Seton partners with (arch)dioceses and others across the country to implement innovative and sustainable new models that bridge the best of Catholic education's rich tradition with new possibilities. Seton was born of the belief that a tremendous opportunity exists to revitalize urban Catholic schools in America and strengthen the education they provide. The challenges are significant, to be sure, but with an entrepreneurial and innovative spirit, much can and should be done, not only to preserve this national treasure but also to build on its foundation for the benefit of thousands of children in America’s most underserved neighborhoods.

Seton has pioneered multiple innovative and high-impact solutions to the shuttering of Catholic schools in underserved communities. Seton is working to take these remarkable achievements to scale by managing a network of schools and programs that ensure that thousands of underserved children whose Catholic schools close—and other local children—have access to an academically excellent, character-building, and, for those who choose it, faith-nurturing education. Seton provides a national model for how other cities facing the shuttering of Catholic schools can continue to serve children and families with limited educational options. For more information on Seton Education Partners, please visit www.SetonPartners.org .

About the Brilla Schools Network

Brilla Public Charter Schools is a network of K-8th grade schools that currently serves nearly 1,600 students from Mott Haven, University Heights, and other neighborhoods in the Bronx. The network plans to grow from a current four elementary and one middle school to five elementary and five middle schools educating some 4,000 students in the Bronx. Core to our mission is that our students become young men and women of good character and spirit and be prepared for excellence in high school, college, and beyond. Brilla combines a classical approach to education -- an emphasis on virtue formation, Truth, Beauty, and Goodness, and direct instruction of a content-rich curriculum that has stood the test of time -- with co-teaching practices and individualized online learning.* We approach the formation of our students holistically and also set high academic expectations. Ours is a joyful community that honors the dignity of each student, family membe,r and staff.

About El Camino Network

El Camino, which means “The Way” in Spanish, is an optional, privately-funded Catholic after-school faith formation program that is closely partnered with Brilla charter schools.  El Camino helps children, their families, and their catechists to know, love, and serve Christ and His Church; develop the habits, disposition,s and beliefs that are indispensable to human flourishing and happiness; and live as disciples in this world and saints in the next. El Camino honors the teaching authority of the Catholic Church. In the last 10 years, over 230 children have been baptized through our program.

El Camino currently serves approximately 40% of Brilla’s students for 90 minutes a day, Monday through Thursday. Children receive homework help from experienced teachers, a nutritious snack, and 30 minutes each of catechism and physical fitness. Additionally, children and families have opportunities for shared and personal prayer and character formation. This video (https://vimeo.com/230075720) provides a snapshot of El Camino. El Camino will grow to serve children through 8th grade, growing a grade level at a time each year.

About the job of Executive Assistant

The Executive Assistant to the CEO at Brilla Public Charter Schools is a pivotal, high-impact role designed for a mission-aligned professional who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic educational leadership environment. This individual will serve as a key partner to the CEO, helping to ensure that her time and focus are dedicated to advancing Brilla’s mission of serving students and families with excellence.

This role requires exceptional judgment, strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to manage complex schedules and shifting priorities with grace and efficiency. The Executive Assistant will often serve as the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, while also managing critical behind-the-scenes operations and special projects.

A high degree of discretion, professionalism, and integrity is essential, as the Executive Assistant will be trusted with confidential information and decision-making support at the highest level.

Please note: This position requires the signing of a confidentiality agreement to protect sensitive organizational and personnel information.

Main Responsibilities

Administrative Support

+ Manage the CEO’s calendar, schedule meetings, and coordinate complex travel arrangements

+ Ensure efficient handling of correspondence, emails, phone calls, and meeting requests

+ Proactively anticipate needs and resolve scheduling conflicts with discretion and tact

Communication

+ Serve as a liaison between the CEO, Chiefs, staff, Board members, and external stakeholders

+ Handle sensitive and confidential communications with utmost professionalism

+ Draft, proofread, and send communications on behalf of the CEO

Document Management

+ Prepare reports, presentations, and briefing materials for internal and external use

+ Maintain organized records, files, and documentation for quick retrieval and compliance

+ Support board meeting preparation and follow-up documentation

Project Coordination

+ Assist in tracking and coordinating key projects and strategic initiatives across the network

+ Organize and prepare for meetings by gathering documents and managing logistics

+ Follow up on action items and ensure accountability

Event Planning

+ Coordinate logistics for events, leadership retreats, school visits, and stakeholder meetings

+ Manage venue selection, catering, technology setup, and guest logistics

Strategic Assistance

+ Support strategic planning processes and the implementation of school policies and network-wide initiatives

+ Conduct background research and synthesize information for decision-making

Qualifications and Desired Characteristics

Candidates for the position must possess the following personal characteristics:

+ Unquestioned integrity and commitment to Seton’s mission and values

+ Unquestioned integrity and commitment to Brilla’s mission, including its commitment to a classically inspired curriculum and character formation

+ Personal responsibility with humility

+ A relentless drive for excellence

+ A strong belief that all children can achieve both moral and academic excellence

+ An unwavering determination to be better today than you were yesterday

The ideal candidate will bring experience and skills in the following areas:

+ Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience required

+ Proven experience in an executive support role, preferably with C-level leadership

+ Exceptional organizational, time management, and communication skills

+ Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and other productivity tools

+ Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment

+ Experience in education or nonprofit sectors preferred but not required

Diversity & Inclusivity

We are building an organization in which talented individuals from all walks of life and past work experiences can join our team and make significant contributions. We are particularly committed to attracting and developing individuals who share the life experiences or backgrounds of the students we will serve.

*At Brilla, education in the classical tradition is understood to mean the education of the whole person - mind, body and spirit - in the service of human flourishing. People flourish by living out the virtues. A time proven way of learning how to live out the virtues is to learn about, contemplate and discuss how these virtues have been expressed by fictional and nonfictional people throughout history represented in time-tested works.

Secondarily, a classical education is pedagogically consistent with modern cognitive science. Many current pedagogies are not fully consistent with what we know today about brain development. In contrast, classical pedagogy  (referred to as the Trivium) perfectly corresponds to how the brain develops. It emphasizes patterns, routines, and facts that young brains crave (Grammar stage); It leverages the brain’s orientation to asking “why” in the middle years (Logic stage); And it focuses on communication and persuasion in the high school years (Rhetoric stage).

To Apply

Initial application materials include: a cover letter, contact information for three references, and a resume that includes information on your background and leadership experience.

Resumes without cover letters will not be reviewed.

Seton Education Partners provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees.

The base pay range for this position is $65,000-$75,000 per year. Pay may vary within the stated range, depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign-on bonus for some roles may be provided as part of the compensation package subject to executive leadership approval, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, depending on the position offered .

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