The Academy Business & Project Lead serves as a high-level administrative partner and project lead for executive leadership.
This role is distinguished by its focus on spearheading strategic administrative projects, overhauling legacy processes, and serving as a proactive collaborator in departmental operations.
The position functions as a resource to staff, students, and parents while frequently leading cross-functional initiatives and stakeholder meetings.
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Spearheads meetings with stakeholders to implement new processes and organizational projects.
- Analyzes legacy systems (such as paper-based records) and develops streamlined electronic workflows to ensure data is easily accessible and reportable.
- Leads the evaluation and redesign of complex request systems, such as field trip approvals and space requests, to reduce redundancy and improve efficiency.
- Supports multiple Department Heads and program leaders in tracking expenditures, managing billing, and authorizing payments.
- Collects and synthesizes data to prepare high-level presentations and custom reports that inform executive decision-making.
- Manages complex schedules, travel, and telecommunications while protecting sensitive information and maintaining strict confidentiality.
- Directs the work of office support staff or student employees to ensure project deadlines are met.
