<p>THE ROLE</p> <p>The Administrative Assistant to the Senior Leadership Team will play a critical role in supporting the leadership, instructional efforts, and operational excellence of OYN. This individual will provide high-level administrative and programmatic support, helping ensure the smooth execution of academic and organizational priorities.</p> <p>Preference will be given to candidates who hold a teaching license or have prior experience in K-12 education settings, given the role's support for instructional leadership, academic programming, and school operations.</p> <p>This is an ideal opportunity for a highly organized, proactive, and mission-aligned professional who thrives in a fast-paced, youth-focused environment and is committed to advancing educational equity.</p> <p>WHO WE ARE</p> <p>The Newark Opportunity Youth Network (NOYN) is a mission-driven, equity-focused nonprofit dedicated to transforming outcomes for opportunity youth-young people ages 16 to 24 who are not in school and not working. With over 100,000 opportunity youth across New Jersey and a significant concentration in Newark, OYN leads bold, collaborative efforts to reimagine education and workforce pathways for young people who have been historically marginalized.</p> <p>LEAD Charter School, a key initiative of OYN, is New Jersey's first alternative public charter high school for opportunity youth ages 16-21. LEAD offers competency-based academics, career-connected learning, and holistic wraparound support in a student-centered, community-driven environment.</p> <p>WHAT OUR STAFF SAY</p> <ul> <li>"Being at LEAD has accelerated my career trajectory in ways that I could never imagine. I feel valued, supported, and empowered." </li><li>100% of LEAD staff feel they are trusted as professionals. </li><li>96% of LEAD staff feel supported in their work and professional development. </li><li>95% of LEAD staff feel they're treated with respect. </li><li>91% of LEAD staff say supervisors encourage feedback and suggestions. </li></ul> <p>WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree </li><li>Minimum of 3 years of experience in administrative or instructional support roles, preferably in education, nonprofits, or youth-serving organizations </li><li>Strong organizational and time-management skills with excellent attention to detail </li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills </li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Zoom, Canva, and other digital tools </li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment </li><li>Demonstrated commitment to equity, education reform, and youth development </li></ul> <p>Preferred:</p> <ul> <li>Active or previously held teaching license (any state); New Jersey certification preferred </li><li>Experience working in a school setting, especially in charter or alternative education models </li><li>Familiarity with school operations, curriculum development, or educational compliance </li><li>Understanding of culturally responsive education and youth empowerment models </li></ul> <p>HOW YOU WILL THRIVE</p> <ul> <li>Professional Development: Weekly half-day sessions tailored to support your professional growth. </li><li>Career Advancement: Opportunities to develop and lead school initiatives and engage in career planning for growth and trajectory. </li><li>Supportive Environment: Work with a dedicated, talented, and supportive staff and empowered school leaders. </li><li>Impact: Contribute to a mission that transforms equity through opportunity for young people in Newark. </li><li>Career Bonus: Yearly Resigning Bonus </li></ul> <p>BENEFITS</p> <ul> <li>Paid Time Off + Summer Vacation </li><li>Health/Vision/Dental Benefits </li><li>Enrollment in NJ Pension </li><li>HealthEquity (Employer-paid HRA debit card) </li><li>100% Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability </li><li>100% Employer-Paid Talkspace Access </li><li>MetLife Legal Plan & Identity Protection </li><li>Laptop & Supplies for all staff members </li><li>Training & Professional Development </li></ul> <p>PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES</p> <p>Executive and Academic Program Support</p> <ul> <li>Provide comprehensive administrative support to members of the senior leadership team, including managing calendars, scheduling appointments, organizing meetings, and preparing meeting materials. </li><li>Coordinate communications on behalf of leadership with internal and external stakeholders. </li><li>Develop and organize materials, compliance documents, and professional learning resources. </li><li>Draft, edit, and format memos, reports, presentations, and internal communications. </li></ul> <p>Assist in planning and executing staff meetings, leadership huddles, and professional development sessions, including agenda creation and note-taking.</p> <p>Administrative Operations</p> <ul> <li>Manage calendars, book appointments, and ensure timely follow-ups on key leadership priorities. </li><li>Handle general office tasks including document filing, maintaining organized records, making copies, and ordering supplies. </li><li>Maintain effective internal systems for document storage, access, and communication. </li><li>Assist with the coordination and logistics of school events, trainings, and external visits. </li><li>Provide responsive support in day-to-day school operations as needed. </li></ul> <p>School and Program Coordination</p> <ul> <li>Monitor and track deliverables related to school improvement plans, academic programming, and compliance requirements. </li><li>Support data management, reporting, and documentation efforts aligned with charter school expectations. </li><li>Collaborate with staff and instructional teams to facilitate smooth implementation of curricular and operational initiatives. </li></ul> <p>Stakeholder Communication</p> <ul> <li>Support the coordination of public-facing events. </li><li>Ensure professional, timely communication with all stakeholders, redirecting inquiries appropriately when needed. </li></ul> <p>TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT</p> <p>Twelve-month employee.</p> <p>EVALUATION</p> <p>Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the board's policy on evaluation.</p>