Granby Public Schools is seeking a highly organized, dynamic professional to serve as Administrative Assistant and Communications Specialist to the Superintendent of Schools. This pivotal role combines executive-level administrative support with strategic district-wide communications. The ideal candidate will bring exceptional organizational skills, sound judgment, and a passion for public education to help lead internal operations and foster strong, consistent engagement with families, staff, and the broader community.
If you're a thoughtful communicator with a strong attention to detail and a commitment to service, we invite you to consider joining a dedicated team that values excellence, collaboration, and community.
Position Overview:
This role provides executive-level administrative support to the Superintendent of Schools and serves as the district's lead communications specialist. It blends high-level secretarial responsibilities with strategic communications work to promote efficient internal operations and clear, consistent engagement with stakeholders. The position also supports the Board of Education by coordinating meeting agendas, preparing minutes, and ensuring adherence to established policies.
Administrative Functions:
- Oversee confidential and routine communications, correspondence, schedules, reports, and documents on behalf of the Superintendent.
- Organize and coordinate the Superintendent's calendar, meetings, travel arrangements, and appointments.
- Serves as Clerk to the Board of Education, agendas, meeting minutes, press releases, presentations, reports, and materials for Board of Education meetings and district initiatives.
- Maintain accurate filing and recordkeeping systems (both physical and digital).
- Respond to inquiries from the public, staff, and media with professionalism and discretion.
- Assist with development of the budget documents for presentation and distribution.
- Support registration processes and district-wide administrative tasks.
- Coordinate, complete and meet various state reporting requirements and deadlines, such as Public Schools Information System (PSIS), as well as related technical and time-sensitive reports as needed.
- Perform other administrative duties as assigned by the Superintendent.
Communications Functions: - Lead the development and distribution of district-level communications, including local news articles, parent notices, website updates, social media content, and press releases
- Celebrate and promote student, staff, and district achievements through written, graphic, photo, and video content.
- Maintain accuracy, clarity, and consistency across all communications and district branding
- Serve as liaison between the Superintendent's office and various internal and external stakeholders, including parents, media, and community partners.
- Assist with emergency communications and rapid dissemination of time-sensitive information including school closings and delays for weather events.
- Perform other communications-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, or related field preferred.
- Proficiency in Google Workspace, Canva, Social Media platforms and office technologies.
- Experience with photography, video editing, and desktop publishing software preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
- Strong interpersonal skills to foster professional, courteous interactions with all stakeholders.
- Ability to multitask, manage projects, and meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Knowledge of school operations and public education systems is preferred.
Salary range is $78,000-$86,000 with a comprehensive benefits package.
Along with your application, please include a cover letter, resume and three letters of recommendation. See full job description here.