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This position is posted for an Administrative Assistant at Central Admin for the 2026-27 school year and falls under Pay Grade 6 (236 days).
Job Description, Work Calendar and Salary Pay Plan attached.
Primary Purpose:
Serves as a trusted partner to the Director of Community Development & Engagement and Chief Financial Officer by managing daily operations, anticipating needs, coordinating complex projects, and ensuring exceptional service to donors, community partners, volunteers, district leaders, and guests. This role requires a highly organized, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, exercises sound judgment, and consistently represents Aledo ISD with professionalism, warmth, and excellence.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
Special Knowledge/Skills:
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Exceptional organizational skills
Strong attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent verbal and written communication
Professional appearance and demeanor
Advanced Microsoft Office and Google Workspace skills
Experience with spreadsheets and databases
Event planning experience
Financial and purchasing experience
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently
Relationship-building skills
Project management abilities
Adaptability in a fast-paced environment
High level of professionalism
In order to be considered for a position, you must upload a cover letter, resume, and any other supporting documentation in "application materials".
Please contact Human Resources with any questions.
Benefits
- 5 Local leave days + 5 State leave days. Prorated for part-time hours.
- AISD employee childcare. Based on availability.
- District paid $300/month insurance contribution for eligible employees. Contingent upon enrollment in a medical insurance plan.
- Special Education Stipend for Self Contained Teachers
- Employee Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Employee Recognition Programs
This position is posted for an Administrative Assistant at Central Admin for the 2026-27 school year and falls under Pay Grade 6 (236 days).
Job Description, Work Calendar and Salary Pay Plan attached.
Primary Purpose:
Serves as a trusted partner to the Director of Community Development & Engagement and Chief Financial Officer by managing daily operations, anticipating needs, coordinating complex projects, and ensuring exceptional service to donors, community partners, volunteers, district leaders, and guests. This role requires a highly organized, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, exercises sound judgment, and consistently represents Aledo ISD with professionalism, warmth, and excellence.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
Special Knowledge/Skills:
-
Exceptional organizational skills
Strong attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent verbal and written communication
Professional appearance and demeanor
Advanced Microsoft Office and Google Workspace skills
Experience with spreadsheets and databases
Event planning experience
Financial and purchasing experience
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently
Relationship-building skills
Project management abilities
Adaptability in a fast-paced environment
High level of professionalism
In order to be considered for a position, you must upload a cover letter, resume, and any other supporting documentation in "application materials".
Please contact Human Resources with any questions.
Benefits
- 5 Local leave days + 5 State leave days. Prorated for part-time hours.
- AISD employee childcare. Based on availability.
- District paid $300/month insurance contribution for eligible employees. Contingent upon enrollment in a medical insurance plan.
- Special Education Stipend for Self Contained Teachers
- Employee Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Employee Recognition Programs
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Who's Hiring
- KinderCare Learning Companies59
- Healthy Kids Extended Day Program43
- HHS39
- Learning Care35
- Marriott International31
Top Industries Hiring
- Education113
- Healthcare & Medical Services23
- Government & Public Sector12
- Distribution & Wholesale8
- Manufacturing4
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assistant director jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as education, business, or communications
- Five or more years of progressive management or program administration experience
- Demonstrated experience supervising staff and managing departmental budgets
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for internal and external stakeholders
- Proficiency with project management tools and applicant tracking or database systems
- Experience developing policies, strategic plans, or accreditation and compliance documentation
Tips for Your Assistant Director Job Search
Tailor your resume to each sector
An assistant director resume for a university looks nothing like one for a film set or nonprofit. Highlight budget authority, staff headcount, and outcomes specific to that industry, because hiring committees compare you against candidates with direct sector experience.
Quantify your operational scope clearly
Hiring managers for assistant director roles want to see scale: how many direct reports, what size budget, how many programs or productions you managed. Vague responsibility statements get skipped. Replace them with specific numbers tied to real outcomes you drove.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists assistant director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your deputy experience
Most assistant director roles expect you to have already covered for a director during absences or transitions. If you have that experience, name it explicitly in your cover letter and resume summary, because it directly addresses the biggest hiring concern for this level.
Prepare a portfolio of cross-functional projects
Interviewers for assistant director positions typically probe how you coordinate across departments without formal authority. Walk in ready to describe two or three specific projects where you aligned teams, resolved conflicts, and delivered a result the director approved.
Negotiate scope before negotiating title
Assistant director offers often carry ambiguous authority over hiring, budgets, or strategy. Before you accept, clarify exactly what decisions you can make independently versus what requires director sign-off, because that scope determines whether the role is a real step up.
Assistant Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most assistant directors?
KinderCare Learning Companies, Healthy Kids Extended Day Program, and HHS are hiring the most assistant directors right now, with openings concentrated in New York, Texas, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is strongest in healthcare systems, university systems, and large nonprofit organizations.
How many assistant director jobs are remote?
About 34% of assistant director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, though availability varies significantly by sector. Assistant director roles in communications, development and fundraising, and certain administrative functions tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while operations and student affairs positions typically require on-site presence.
How do you become an assistant director?
Most assistant directors start in coordinator or manager roles within their field, building direct reports experience and budget responsibility over several years. From there, the path typically involves stepping into acting or interim director roles during transitions, completing a relevant graduate degree in many sectors, and demonstrating you can run a department independently before a formal promotion or external hire.
How do you get hired as an assistant director with little experience?
The most effective approach is to target organizations where you already have internal visibility, since assistant director roles are frequently filled from within. If you're coming from outside, emphasize any experience where you led a team, managed a budget, or covered a senior leader during an absence, even briefly, because those specific experiences answer the core hiring concern at this level.
What does the assistant director interview process look like?
The process typically begins with a phone screen by HR, followed by a panel interview with department leaders and sometimes direct reports or peers. A second round often includes a presentation, a written case exercise, or a working session where you are asked to solve a real operational problem. Reference checks are standard and tend to focus specifically on your ability to lead teams and make decisions without constant oversight.
Where can I find and apply to assistant director jobs?
You can find and apply to assistant director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that fit your background and apply directly to each listing that matches your experience and the sector you want to work in.
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