COSCAP Executive Assistant of the Year Award Nomination

The Executive Assistant of the Year Award, sponsored by the Massachusetts Association of School Committees, is designed to bring recognition to the valuable work that secretaries and administrative assistants do in our schools. This award will recognize an outstanding individual who has succeeded in providing high-quality performance in a variety of school-office settings. Applicants will have demonstrated excellent leadership, commitment to staff and students, service to their communities, and contributions to the overall school experience.

Criteria

Quality of Work, Dependability, and Collaboration

• Consistently produces the highest quality of work in an efficient manner meeting all deadlines
• Communicates effectively orally and in writing
• Shows initiative and willingness to learn new techniques relating to job description
• Provides direction and/or focus to achieve the school’s goals as a member of the school staff
• Models continuous professional growth
• Assists others in professional development that focus on workplace productivity
• Balances management tasks with an eye on teamwork
• Utilizes effective problem-solving and sound judgment techniques
• Performs a multitude of tasks with little or no supervision

Personalization and Relationships

• Assists in establishing and maintaining a positive school climate that reflects high student and staff morale
• Interacts professionally and tactfully with others
• Create a positive atmosphere in all interactions with others
• Adapts well to the needs of the public when confronted with new and unusual situations
• Models values, beliefs, and attitudes that inspire others to higher levels of performance
• Assists in developing and maintaining dialogue with representatives of diverse community groups
  

Eligibility

1. Must be MASC member district
2. 3+ years of experience as Executive Assistant/Recording Secretary
3. Nominated by Superintendent, School Committee Member, or School Administrator
4. Completed Nomination Form must be submitted by the deadline
5. Current Executive Board Members are not eligible