You support the Chief Schools Officer (CSO) to make strategic use of her time and resources so Uncommon can better serve students and school leaders. You鈥檒l own day-to-day executive support and run projects that improve CSO operations, partnering across teams and regions to move work forward. In this role you鈥檒l combine high-quality administrative execution with project management and communications鈥攈elping shape school-facing initiatives and the CSO team鈥檚 impact across the organization.
Duties & Responsibilities
Administrative Excellence
- Manage the CSO鈥檚 calendar, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel logistics and comprehensive itineraries.
- Prepare daily CSO briefs and weekly calendars to ensure the CSO is prepared for meetings and action items.
- Provide administrative support for the CSO team (credit card reconciliation, reimbursements, and other office tasks).
Meeting & Event Management
- Own planning and logistics for meetings and events: create agendas, prepare presentations, take minutes, and manage follow-up.
- Support external speaking engagements by handling logistics, drafting speeches/presentations, and preparing the CSO for events.
Program & Systems Management
- Create and maintain strategic trackers, rubrics, and project plans to monitor progress toward goals and deadlines.
- Partner with leaders across teams and regions to manage stakeholders and operationalize organization-wide CSO initiatives.
- Support budget management for the CSO and HSI, including greenlighting purchases and recommending budget adjustments.
Communications & Culture
- Manage and implement the CSO鈥檚 communication plan and support inspirational written materials when needed.
- Help shape a joyful, collaborative staff culture within the CSO team and with Home Office leaders.