Rita Petratos
Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director
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Dynamic Administrative Leader with over 20 years of experience driving executive support, HR management, and regulatory compliance across public and private sectors. Adept at modernizing workflows, managing complex data systems, and leading high-level stakeholder communications.
Experience
Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director - NILES TOWNSHIP DISTRICT FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION 807
(2026-07)
- Provide high-level executive and administrative support to leadership and governing boards.
- Manage board logistics, including agendas, official minutes, and policy documentation.
- Oversee confidential personnel records, onboarding, and background checks.
Administrative Assistant, Human Resources - NEW TRIER TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 203
(2024-01 - 2026-06)
- Delivered cross-functional administrative support to CHRO, HR Manager, and ops teams.
- Prepared monthly personnel reports and official correspondence for Board leadership.
- Managed employee lifecycle data, including onboarding in Skyward Q and Red Rover HRIS.
- Spearheaded digital migration of personnel files into electronic records, speeding up retrieval.
Executive Assistant, Student Services - COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 15
(2020-07 - 2023-12)
- Executed executive administrative support for directors and departmental managers.
- Compiled data reports and grant documentation for state reporting and fund reimbursements.
- Served as secretary for leadership meetings and managed board portal entries via BoardDocs.
School Secretary - COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 15
(2018-07 - 2020-06)
- Managed front office operations, facility vendors, and handled public communications.
- Streamlined workflows and implemented a digital Google-based inventory management system.
- Served on the site Crisis Team, assisting in emergency safety protocols and drill coordination.
Aristotle Greek School Day School Director - ST HARALAMBOS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
(2008-09 - 2018-06)
- Directed day-to-day administration, budgets, staff leadership, and facility logistics.
- Developed policy handbooks and compliance standards aligned with accreditation requirements.
Education
Associate’s Degree - Early Childhood Education - Oakton Community College
