Puget Sound Educational School District seeks a highly qualified Executive Assistant – Superintendent and Board. Executive Assistant will be assisting the Superintendent in the daily operation of the ESD as well as the planning, implementing, directing and maintaining of ESD programs by providing a wide variety of complex and confidential administrative and secretarial support; analyzing requests and providing recommendations for action; and communicating information on behalf of the district and the governing board to its staff, other organizations, public agencies and governing bodies.PSESD is one of nine regional educational agencies serving school districts and state approved charter and private schools in Washington. Serving over 39% of Washington’s K-12 public school students, our agency provides critical services designed to ensure that our students are ready to enter school, achieve at high levels in the K-12 system, and succeed in postsecondary endeavors. We are committed to becoming an Antiracist Multicultural Organization driven by equity in education. To learn more about PSESD, visit www.psesd.org/about-psesd.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in a job-related field with executive-level administrative experience, or High School Diploma/GED with progressively responsible related experience
- Demonstrated ability to apply an equity lens in decision-making and daily work practices
- Professional experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, including meeting and event coordination, budget tracking, and staff oversight
- Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and communication skills with attention to detail and accuracy
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SharePoint, virtual collaboration platforms (e.g., Teams, Zoom), and website/content management tools
- Experience inputting, managing, and analyzing data in spreadsheets and/or databases
- Familiarity with customer relationship management (CRM) or database systems, website/content management, and contract administration
- Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal staff, external partners, and community partners
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using BoardDocs or similar board governance platforms (e.g., OnBoard, Convene, BoardPro, BoardEffect) to manage agendas, board books, documents, and meeting workflows
- Professional experience supporting elected officials, governing boards, or similar leadership bodies, including preparing agendas, minutes, and confidential materials
- Demonstrated ability to navigate sensitive issues with diplomacy and discretion while maintaining professional relationships with board members, elected officials, and community partners
- Experience planning and supporting executive-level or high-stakes events, including hybrid (in-person/virtual) formats, with strong skills in proofreading, editing, and multi-project management
Applicants are required to include the following attachments within the online application in order to be considered:
- Cover Letter: Clearly reflect how you meet the minimum qualifications (and preferred qualifications if applicable).
- Resume: Provide complete chronological resume including all work history along with dates of employment (month and year) and job responsibilities, education, and certifications.
- Please note that salary placements for selected candidates will be based on related experience detailed in the resume provided via the application process
- Additional Documents: In some cases, additional documents may be required and will be specified in the job opening announcement/advertisement.
Location:
Renton
Job type:
Full time
Hiring Salary Range:
$74,129 - $97,264 (Salary Band H)
Full Salary Range:
$74,129 - $107,361 (Salary Band H)
Department:
Superintendent OfficeWe attract, retain, and motivate exceptional people with an equitable and competitive compensation package. Salary offers consider candidate qualifications and relevant experience. New hires at Puget Sound ESD start employment on or around the 1st and 15th of each month.
Benefits
We offer comprehensive benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Program
- 24 annual leave days per year
- 12 sick days
- 12 paid holidays
- Participation in Washington State Department of Retirement System
- Tax Sheltered Annuity Plan
- Subsidized ORCA card, free parking, and electric car charging stations (Renton office)
Open until filled; for best consideration, submit complete application by
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for
Thursday and Friday, October 16 and 17.
Jobs are listed here for information only.
To apply for a specific open position, you must be a registered applicant in PSESD-School Jobs and apply specifically for each position for which you wish to be considered.
PSESD is committed to having a diverse workforce and encourages all candidates meeting the minimum qualifications to apply.
800 Oakesdale Avenue SW Renton, WA 98057 | www.psesd.org/careers
