Position Overview:Graland Country Day School is seeking a Middle School administrative assistant to work closely with the head of school, the Middle School administration and faculty and students in grades 5-8. The position will handle multiple essential administrative assignments to support Middle School operations. The successful candidate will be an experienced assistant who understands school environments and the unique needs of Middle School students. This candidate will be front facing with students, faculty and families and therefore should enjoy working in a collaborative environment in a space that is highly trafficked. 

Reports to: Head of Middle School

Terms: Full-time, non- exempt

Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the MS Office

• Partner with Communications

• Partner with Registrar

• Partner with Business Office

• Coordinate events: arrange materials and refreshments, including purchase orders, room reservations and kitchen and maintenance requests 

• Assist with the hiring process 

• Assist with the proofing of the yearbook and student and faculty handbooks

• Coordinate ERB’s CTP5 testing with SST in the spring

Team Player

A collaborative and supportive member of the Graland Community who…

• Models caring, respect, patience, and appreciation of differences.

• Provides a safe environment for students.

• Recognizes the importance of Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity (DEI) work and continues 

growth as a culturally responsive educator.

• Upholds school, employee, and family confidentiality.

• Representative for school in position and in community.

• Participates in effective communication that is responsible, descriptive, and nonjudgmental.

• Demonstrates a growth mindset, open to feedback and new learning.

• Adheres to all school policies and procedures.

• Offers administrative team support after-hours and on weekends as needed. 

• Likes to work with people and create solutions.

• Takes on additional responsibilities to support the evolving needs of the community.

Qualifications:

The next Middle School Administrative Assistant at Graland Country Day School will:

• Have an associates degree or two years experience as an administrative assistant in previous roles.

• Have experience in an educational setting.

• Demonstrates ease with technology and has extensive knowledge of Learning Management Systems, such as Blackbaud, Google Platform, Excel, and various word processing programs.

• Has experience working with databases and is tech savvy.

• Maintains positive, confidential, and effective relationships with students, parents/guardians, faculty, and administration.

• Has a willingness to pursue ongoing professional development opportunities.

• Possesses strong organization and communication skills.

About Graland

A great school never sits still. It keeps going, growing and evolving. Graland Country Day School is an independent school in Denver that serves students in preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school. Since the school’s founding in 1924, Graland has delivered an intellectually robust, character-based educational experience derived from current research about how children learn. 

While so much in the world is changing, the school’s focus remains the same: Graland is faithful to the enduring aspects of its mission while seeking new ways to promote character and intellectual excellence. We inspire students to pursue excellence with passion and intent - academically, creatively and in their personal growth as engaged citizens and thoughtful leaders so that they learn to value individual differences and divergent thinking. We are constantly looking for ways to improve our program and keep it relevant for the next generation of students. Guided by our mission, values, Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity Philosophy Statement and strategic plan, we go to extraordinary lengths to give children the best education possible. 

Our current enrollment totals 700, and we have just over 100 faculty members, 70 percent of whom have advanced degrees. Graland’s faculty and staff enjoy a collaborative, supportive environment where each member is encouraged to be a lifelong learner. Professional development, onsite childcare, a desirable location in the heart of Denver and other benefits make Graland a dynamic, inclusive and innovative workplace.

Our Mission

Achieve intellectual excellence, 

build strong character, 

enrich learning through the arts and athletics, 

and prepare our students to be 

engaged citizens and thoughtful leaders.

Our Motto: Ascende Omnem Montem - Climb Every Mountain

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Compensation and Benefits

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Salary is between $60,000 - $65,000 annually. Benefits include professional development, employer-paid health, vision, dental and life insurance, paid time off for school holidays and school vacations, as well as participation in a retirement plan. Daily free lunch, access to an on-campus workout facility and opportunities based on availability for subsidized on-site child care. 

Graland Country Day School is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

It is the policy of Graland Country Day School to comply fully with all laws barring discrimination against employees, or applicants, for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, military discharge status or physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, discipline, demotion, rates of pay or other compensation, employee benefits, tuition assistance programs and termination of employment.