Inside Higher Ed ยท 20 hours ago
Clerical Assistant I Short Term Hourly (Temporary)
Inside Higher Ed is seeking a Clerical Assistant I to perform routine clerical activities in support of a program or District function. The role involves typing, filing, copying, and general office tasks, as well as maintaining records and assisting visitors.
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Responsibilities
Performs routine filing, copying and typing assignments from detailed copy; proofreads completed typing assignments. (E)
Duplicates items; collates, staples and stacks materials per instructions; packages completed copies for administrative and classroom use. (E)
Maintains records, inventories, indexes and cross references files; sorts, classifies and files documents as directed. (E)
Receives visitors; answers telephone and refers telephone calls and visitors to appropriate personnel; answers routine questions according to established guidelines. (E)
Receives and makes telephone calls as directed; takes and relays messages. (E)
Receives, sorts and distributes incoming and outgoing mail. (E)
Assures the timely distribution and receipt of a variety of records, reports and bulletins as directed. (E)
Operates a variety of office equipment, such as typewriter, calculator and copy machine. (E)
Receives, records monies received; records fundraising related transactions to accounting. (E)
Prepares instructors materials as directed; order supplies when needed. (E)
Performs other related duties as may be assigned
Qualification
Required
Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent
Basic record-keeping and filing techniques
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary
Telephone techniques and etiquette
Basic math
Operation of office machines including computer equipment and applicable software
Learn modern office practices, procedures and equipment
Perform clerical duties such as filing, duplications, typing and maintaining routine records
Operate a computer terminal, copier, typewriter and adding machine
Make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately
Understand and follow oral and written directions
Learn office procedures, rules and methods
Type at 40 words net per minute
Work cooperatively with others
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to exert some physical effort, such as walking, standing and light lifting
Dexterity in the use of fingers, limbs and body in the operation of office equipment
Tasks require extended periods of time at a keyboard
Current resume
Letter of intent that addresses minimum and desirable qualifications
Typing Test/Certification must be current within one year and must include name, date and net words per minute (NWP)
Company
Inside Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
Funding
Current Stage
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unknown2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown
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