Special Projects Assistant I (Special Finance)

Minimum Requirements   

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

• One year of full-time, paid administrative or administrative support work which has included conducting research, analyzing and collecting data, preparing reports, and extensive use of Excel as well as using fiscal and business best practices related to project management and has involved interfacing with multiple departments and agencies.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

Demonstrated knowledge of:

• office principles, practices and procedures.

• standard research methods and techniques.

• report writing.

• business English, including spelling, punctuation and grammar.

• personal computer software applications that are used to create reports and documents and to design spreadsheets.

Demonstrated ability to:

• analyze data and to make recommendations based on findings.

• handle multiple projects through to completion.

• use and operate a personal computer. 

• use word-processing and spreadsheet software applications.

• 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.