Project Assistant

Minimum Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. 

• One year of full-time, paid work experience which has involved working with parents,  schools, school programs or providing departmental support meeting project goals. 

 OR 

• Any equivalent combination of training and experience determined to be acceptable by the  Office of Talent. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

Demonstrated knowledge of: 

o office practices and procedures. 

Demonstrated skill in: 

o using personal computer applications. 

Demonstrated ability to: 

○ plan, organize and direct project activities. 

○ exercise discretion and tact in handling sensitive and/or confidential information. ○ work quickly and effectively under time limitations. 

○ communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 

○ establish and maintain effective working relationships. 

Disclaimer 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being  performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an  exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  

Nondiscrimination 

The School District of Philadelphia provides to all persons equal access to all categories of  employment in this District, regardless of race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual  orientation, ancestry, national origin or handicap/disability, gender identity, or genetic  information. Please refer to Board Policy 104 for further information regarding the District's  commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.