Special Project Assistant

Memphis Shelby County Schools • Memphis, TN

5d • $19 - $23

About The Position

The Special Project Assistant administers projects and programs related to an assigned department or program, assesses and analyzes data, and prepares data to support organizational program reviews. The work requires an understanding of both theory and practice.

The position oversees expenditures and supplies fiscal information for annual budget preparation; collaborates with a supervisor and District staff on short- and long-range plans; researches the feasibility of new methods, technologies, or programs; and develops, schedules, implements, monitors, and evaluates programs, projects, and operations. The role also assists with District training, prepares statistical, administrative, and financial reports, and performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Education or another related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, review, and approve expenditures for the area of responsibility.
• Provide fiscal data for preparation of the annual budget.
• Collaborate with the supervisor and other District staff to develop short- and long-range plans for the assigned program or functional area.
• Research and explore the feasibility of implementing new methods, technologies, or programs.
• Develop, schedule, implement, monitor, and evaluate programs, projects, and operations in the area of responsibility.
• Assist in providing training to the District.
• Research and compile data for, and prepare, statistical, administrative, and/or financial reports as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time