<p>Program Assistant - Business Services #31379 JobID: 31379</p> <p>Position Type:</p> <p>Secretarial /Clerical/Secretary</p> <p>Date Posted:</p> <p>5/8/2025</p> <p>Location:</p> <p>Christina Administration Office</p> <p>Date Available:</p> <p>07/01/2025</p> <p>Closing Date:</p> <p>05/20/2025</p> <p>District:</p> <p>&nbsp Christina School District&nbsp&nbspAdditional Information: Show/Hide</p> <p>Position: Program Assistant - Business Services</p> <p>Closing Date: May 20, 2025</p> <p>Location: Christina Administration Office</p> <p>Starting Date: July 1, 2025</p> <p>Application Procedure: Interested applicants must complete an online application and submit (upload) a letter of interest, a resume, and three current (within one year), dated, & signed professional reference letters by May 20, 2025. Previous submissions will not automatically flow to this posting. In order to be considered for this position, you must apply specifically for the Job ID listed for this position. Apply online: Delaware Schools Consortium - Frontline Recruitment</p> <p>Salary: Salary schedule can be found on the district website: https://www.christinak12.org/cms/lib/DE50000539/Centricity/Domain/130/FY2025%20Operation%20Specialists%20Table%20v.1.pdf</p> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>30+ postsecondary education credits in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field or four years of any combination of accounting/clerical work with experience in accounting, bookkeeping or statistical duties </li><li>Working experience in the State of Delaware's First State Financial System (FSF) required. </li><li>Proficiency in common office productivity software such as MS Word, MS Excel, and Adobe Acrobat. </li><li>Excellent time management, organizational and communication skills. </li><li>Knowledge of state, federal and district procurement laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures. </li><li>Knowledge of the methods, techniques, principles and practices of purchasing. </li><li>Strong spreadsheet and financial software skills. </li><li>Knowledge in contract development, negotiations, bid specifications and proposal evaluation. </li><li>Knowledge of negotiation methods and techniques. </li><li>Knowledge of state rules, regulations and district policies and procedures related to PCard purchases. </li><li>Knowledge of state rules and district policies and procedures related to personal reimbursements. </li><li>Skills in preparing, tracking, and analyzing programmatic budgets. </li><li>Test Performance Standards </li><li>Typing: 45 wpm </li><li>Math: 62% success rate </li><li>Proofreading: 60% success rate </li><li>Excel: 60% success rate </li></ul> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Assist Specialist I in the Business Office to supports schools, programs and departments with procurement subject matter. </li><li>Assist in the RFP and bidding process. </li><li>Manages existing contracts to ensure compliance with terms of contract. </li><li>Monitor and update the RFP Bidding database. </li><li>Maintains energy budget, which includes processing all utility invoices. </li><li>Review and analyze financial documents to ensure compliance with State Laws and District policies and procedures. </li><li>Provide assistance to administrators and secretaries to review, reconcile and balance budgets. </li><li>Track, monitor and renew copy leases as necessary and process all invoices. </li><li>Process tuition reimbursements. </li><li>Review and analyze support documentation for personal reimbursement. </li><li>Coordinator and reconciler for the District PCard. </li><li>Processes payroll-funding adjustments when necessary. </li><li>Train and supervise peers and new hires when necessary. </li><li>Exercise good judgment and confidentiality in conformance with District policy. </li><li>Perform other related tasks and assume other related responsibilities as assigned </li></ul> <p>CHRISTINA SCHOOL DISTRICT</p> <p>Human Resources Office</p> <p>1899 S. College Avenue</p> <p>Newark, DE 19702</p> <p>PH: 302/552-2600 FX: 302/295-8922</p> <p>Website: www.christinak12.org</p> <p>The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.</p> <p>An Acceptable Criminal Background Report and Negative TB test, and Child protection registry report is Required Prior to Employment with the Christina School District</p> <p>The Christina School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, or any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. Inquiries regarding compliance with the above may be directed to the Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator, Christina School District,1899 S. College Ave, Newark, DE 19702; Telephone: (302) 552-2600.</p>