Description
Executive Assistant (on site)
(Full Time, Year Round)
NOTICE OF POSITION OPENING
Eden Prairie School District is seeking applicants for an Executive Assistant to provide high-level executive administrative support to the Executive Director of Human Resources and the Executive Director of Community Learning & Ecosystem Development, while independently coordinating and overseeing the district's Workers' Compensation program. This role ensures efficient operations through strong organization, communication, compliance support, and customer service, while managing sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
The position also plays a key role in supporting Human Resources budget development, tracking, and monitoring, ensuring fiscal accuracy, alignment with district priorities, and timely reporting.
Eden Prairie is a diverse school district with approximately 1,500 employees serving over 9,500 students. The district is recognized for its quality initiatives and its leadership in educational programming.
Position requirements:
- Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
- Workers' Compensation certification or willingness to obtain preferred
- 3–5 years of executive administrative support experience, preferably in Human Resources, school district administration, or the public sector
- Experience managing confidential information and complex workflows
- Experience supporting budget tracking, financial processes, or fiscal reporting preferred
- Experience coordinating claims, records, compliance, or risk management processes preferred
Experience with group planning, event planning or new initiative planning preferred
Qualifications
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- High level of discretion and professionalism with confidential information
- Strong customer service orientation
- Ability to prioritize multiple competing demands in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in HRIS systems, financial systems, Microsoft Office, and data tracking tools
- Ability to interpret procedures, contracts, and regulatory requirements
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through
Ability to work independently while supporting multiple leaders and priorities
Salary and Benefit Package
Salary | Starting at $36.90 per hour (per the Confidential Employee Agreement) |
PTO (Paid-Time Off) | 25 days annually |
Holidays | 12 paid holidays each year |
Life Insurance | Life insurance fully paid by the employer for an amount equal to twice the employee's annual salary |
Long Term Disability Insurance | Long term disability fully paid by the employer. |
Medical Insurance | District contribution of $1,342 per month |
Dental Insurance | Fully paid for single/family coverage |
Sick Leave | 12 days per year |
Personal Day(s) | 1 day per year |
Tax Sheltered Annuity Matching Program | District matches dollar-to-dollar of employee's contribution |
Applications Preferred By |
April 27, 2026 |
Eden Prairie Public Schools is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable Equal Opportunity laws, directives and regulations of Federal, State and Local governing bodies or agencies. Eden Prairie Public Schools does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation or age.
This is an unofficial summary of benefits. All items listed are conditioned by more extensive qualifying provisions as detailed in the employment agreement between the Confidential Bargaining Unit and the Eden Prairie School District.