Program Assistant

Genesee Valley Educational Partnership; Le Roy (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesee Valley Educational Partnership is seeking a Program Assistant-School Improvement to support the School Improvement Team. The role focuses on coordinating professional learning, district services, and COSER 526 activities, while handling financial and document processing, event logistics, and records management.

Ideal candidates will have an Associate’s degree or equivalent with clerical experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Google Workspace to manage shared files

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or high school diploma with 2 years of clerical experience.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience using Google Workspace apps is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate professional learning, district services, and COSER 526 activities.
• Provide operational support, including financial and document processing.
• Manage event logistics and digital records in a fast-paced environment.
• Handle day-to-day problem solving and team coordination.

Skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Money management

Prioritization

Education

Associate’s degree

High school diploma + 2 years clerical experience

Tools

Google Sheets

Google Drive

Google Docs

Gmail

Google Calendar

Job description

Position: Program Assistant-School Improvement

The School Improvement TeamProgram Assistant serves as the operational backbone of the School Improvement Team, supporting the coordination of professional learning, district services, and COSER 526 activities across the region. The role combines coordination, financial and document processing, event logistics, digital records management, and day-to-day problem solving in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.

Location:

• LeRoy Services Center

Rate of Pay:

• $39,000-$42,000

Starting date:

• ASAP

• Associate’s degree OR
• Graduation from high school or equivalent and two years of full-time, paid clerical experience

Desired Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, particularlyfor money management
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple tasks, manage competing deadlines, and independently follow work through to completion.
• Strong proficiency with Google Workspace, particularly Google Sheets (strong emphasis), Google Drive, Google Docs, Gmail, and Google Calendar.
• Ability to maintain accurate digital files, records, tracking systems, and shared-folder structures.
• Demonstrated a customer-service mindset and ability to communicate professionally and responsively with school districts, BOCES staff, consultants, vendors, and professional learning participants.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally as needed for work-related errands, purchasing, grocery pickup, event preparation, and related responsibilities.