Welcome to Avenues São Paulo! Since our doors opened in August 2018, we've been on a mission to provide a truly transformative educational experience. Through immersive English language learning and dynamic interdisciplinary projects, we prepare our students to become future worldwise leaders uniquely equipped to understand and solve global-scale problems. As part of the Nord Anglia Education network, we're proud to stand alongside Avenues New York, shaping the future of education together. With a vibrant community of over 1100 students, ranging from as young as 18 months old through to graduation, our campus buzzes with a culture of innovation, creativity, collaboration, and state-of-the-art technology. Join us as we embark on a journey of lifelong learning and growth and discover why there's no place quite like Avenues São Paulo.

The assistant to the deans helps the dean meet the educational, social and emotional needs of students at each grade level by coordinating meeting times, translating documents and meeting notes when needed, uploading and coordinating post-secondary documentation, college visits and fairs  and implementing highly effective systems that support the day-to-day functioning of all SD deans and the Director of Student Wellbeing.

As Administrative Assistant to the Deans, you will: 

Communicate effectively and build strong relationships with parents, students and teachers.

Be the point person for scheduling meetings for deans and other stakeholders.

Work closely with the secondary division office, answering emails, keeping track of requests, materials and updating events in the school calendars.

Establish and communicate defined procedures to the secondary faculty and staff

Maintain a committed, confidential and trustworthy attitude.

Run the front office receiving calls and emails in a warm and professional manner that reflects Avenues' values. The assistant functions as the first point of contact for secondary division concerns and questions.

Provides exceptional support to the deans by creating and continually refining and streamlining systems such as: college visits, test date organization, meeting space organization, and manage the college counseling system

Update early and friend dismissal in the system and oversee birthday party dismissal organization

Proactively manage the Director of Student Wellbeing calendar, organizing meetings, timetables and events

Be the point person for the Apprenticeship program for Seniors by supporting students placement and constant verification of necessary

Be the point person for the Apprenticeship Program: coordinate site outreach, manage partnership databases, facilitate stakeholder communication and ensure timely completion of student placement processes.

We are looking for an individual who: 

• 3  years of professional experience in an admin position or related field

• Bachelor’s degree required

• Is energized by Avenues’ mission and opportunity to impact education

• Show a high standard of integrity and professional conduct

• Is highly organized with the ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks and deadlines

• Very detail oriented, showing accountability and resourcefulness in solving challenges

• Is able to communicate and work effectively in a team environment both in Portuguese and English

• Keeps a calm, steady demeanor even when pulled in many directions

• Is comfortable interfacing regularly with families and partner organizations

• Is intellectually curious and is continuously learning and growing

• Has good emotional intelligence for navigating sensitive situations

• Is at ease with technology

• Experience working in schools is a plus

Avenues is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our organization. We strive to uphold a culture in which every colleague feels that they belong, are trusted, and are valued. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and strongly encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented communities or groups to apply. Avenues offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package. 

Avenues upholds the highest standards for safeguarding the physical and emotional wellbeing of children. As an essential aspect of this commitment, all offers are contingent upon successful completion of careful reference and background checks.