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Executive Assistant

Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School

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Posted:

October 6, 2025

Location:

Chicago, Illinois

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Salary:

$55,000-$65,000

Level:

Administration

Job Summary and Scope of Responsibility:The Executive Assistant serves as a key partner to the Head of School, ensuring the seamless functioning of the office while supporting school-wide strategic priorities. Acting as the first point of contact for the Head of School, this individual must be approachable, professional, and discreet, handling sensitive matters with the utmost confidentiality and respect. The role requires exceptional organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage relationships across all levels of the school community and beyond.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Serve as the primary point of contact for the Head of School.
Maintain an approachable and welcoming presence while handling confidential situations with discretion.
Support the Head of School and senior leadership team on strategic initiatives, including long-term planning, accreditation, advancement projects, and school-wide events.
Manage the Head of School’s calendar, scheduling, and expenses, with additional support to other members of the administrative team as time permits.
Oversee agendas, scheduling, and communications for Head of School meetings and Board Meetings.
Attend Head of School and Board meetings, take minutes, and oversee logistics of the meetings.
Ensure the Head of School’s office is highly responsive to the needs of the Board, faculty, staff, parents, community partners, and external consultants; monitor follow-up actions to ensure completion.
Support initiatives that strengthen school culture, including coordinating staff communications, recognition efforts, and events that promote community and morale.
Other duties as assigned in support of the greater school community

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience:

3 years of related work experience required
Experience with school environments, supporting a senior administrator, board support, or management of special projects is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to maintain utmost confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism.
Knowledge and understanding of Jewish values, culture, and community preferred.
Demonstrated ability to engage and collaborate effectively with various community members such as senior leaders, board members, parents, faculty, staff, and external partners.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to manage complex priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation: Bernard Zell offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a supportive workplace culture. The salary range for this position is $55,000-$65,000.

Benefits:

The position is eligible for benefits. Bernard Zell has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports the success of our employees. Benefits include:

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance - including spouse/dependent life insurance

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Transportation & Parking Benefit

Health Care, Limited Purpose, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Parental & Adoption Leave

Paid time off

Tuition Remission

Breakfast & Lunch when school is in session

403(b) (Retirement contribution) Plan with a competitive matching structure

How To Apply: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to: employment@bernardzell.org

As a condition of employment, all applicants must successfully pass a criminal background screening.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School has a long-standing policy of equal employment opportunity for every person regardless of age, race, color, disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, or citizenship.

Bernard Zell recruits, hires, and promotes individuals without regard to these characteristics, and all staffing decisions are based solely on the qualifications of each individual and the legitimate educational needs of our students.

The school does not discriminate in working conditions, physical facilities, or any other terms, conditions, or privileges of employment, including transfer, compensation, training, promotion, demotion, or separation based on age, race, color, disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, or citizenship. Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School seeks to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, and harassment based on any of these or other characteristics.

About Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School

Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School (www.bernardzell.org) is an independent Jewish day school for the 21st century where academic purpose, collaborative learning, and deep commitment to humanity develop engaged, confident learners and compassionate leaders for a stronger, more vibrant community and world. A pluralistic community day school, Bernard Zell welcomes students and families of varied religious beliefs and observances. The school combines Jewish learning and tradition with the best of innovative educational practices in a challenging and nurturing learning environment. Bernard Zell enrolls approximately 420 students. The school is accredited by NAIS and ISACS.

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Executive Assistant

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