The position of Project Assistant with Allen County Schools (ACS) is designed to provide support and facilitation for ACS' Project Prevent grant program, a five-year project funded by the U.S. Department of Education.
The Project Assistant will support program implementation and project staff by scheduling professional learning, assisting with data collection and documentation, and supporting project staff through communication and collaboration.
Qualifications
- BA in education or related field preferred
- Minimum five years experience in education or as a program assistant preferred
- Excellent analytical skills; experience with data collection and data analysis
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Proficient computer skills with a variety of programs and software, specifically the ability to create word processing and desktop publishing documents, spreadsheets, and databases
- Ability to work independently with little direction, self-motivated
- Good interpersonal skills; ability to be a team player, collaborate, and promote positive public relations on behalf of the project and ACS
- High degree of familiarity with education and/or Allen County preferred
Performance Responsibilities
1. Provide support to project staff through scheduling, data collection, and communication.
2. Attend the Advisory Council's quarterly meetings to take notes.
3. Collaborate with project staff, district staff, mental health partners, and community members to support the goals of the grant.
4. Assist project staff and external evaluators to collect, analyze, and report data and provide reports as identified by the U.S. Department of Education.
5. Attend meetings, professional learning events/trainings pertinent to the project as needed.
6. Demonstrate ability to work independently, creatively, and innovatively with a goal of achieving the greatest possible outcomes for all students, partners, and project participants.
7. Exhibit positive interpersonal skills with co-workers, school personnel, and partners.
8. Promote a positive image on behalf of ACS and partners involved in the project.
Reports to: Chief Academic Officer and ACS Helps Project Director
Contracted Days: Up to 220 days
Salary: Commensurate with the District Approved Salary Schedule