Clerk Typist - 10 month (Provisional) - Transit Middle - Williamsville Central School : Job Details

Classified - Position - Clerk Typist - competitive Job Number 330####### Start Date Open Date Closing Date Provisional position*35 hours per weekInitial hours of assignment: TBD (with 1/2 hour unpaid lunch)10 months per school year*PLEASE NOTE: This is a provisional competitive Civil Service position. The selected candidate must be currently appointed to a Competitive Clerk Typist position or will be hired provisionally and be required to take the next scheduled Clerk Typist test and be reachable on that list. DUTIES:

• Works closely with the School Principal/Assistant Principal
• Assist students/staff
• Complete any tasks assigned by building administrators in a proficient and timely manner
• Demonstrate a willingness to communicate in a timely manner with students, teachers, staff and parents
• Demonstrate an ability to multi-task
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student/school data.
• Maintain building calendar

QUALIFICATIONS:Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma including or supplemented by a course in typing. NOTE: Office clerical experience, including typing, may be substituted for the high school requirement on a year for year basis.NOTE: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Working knowledge of office terminology procedures, and equipment; working knowledge of business arithmetic and English; ability to type from clear copy or rough draft at a reasonable rate of speed; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to write legibly; clerical aptitude; mental alertness; neatness, tact and courtesy; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

• Ability to interact in a professional manner with staff and business people;
• Must have excellent phone etiquette skills;
• Must have excellent organizational skills;
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills;
• Excellent computer skills, Word, Excel and Outlook
• Detail oriented with proven experience in reviewing written info for grammatical and format errors;
• Ability to work independently as necessary;
• Experience in assisting with the completion of comprehensive reports that are used for internal and external use;
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality;
• Must be punctual, hardworking, dependable, flexible, patient, and friendly;
• Excellent public relations skills, positive attitude
• Excellent computer skills, Word, Excel and Publisher
• A team player/flexible -extremely organized, sense of humor, able to accept constructive criticism
• Able to perform calmly in a busy office setting
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to work with and enjoys working with High school students
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work well under pressure

PREFERRED CHARACTERISTICS

• Demonstrate a willingness to improve and expand skills
• Demonstrate a positive attitude
• Demonstrate the ability to interact in a positive manner with all middle school students, staff, and parents
• Complete tasks with little or no direction
• Take initiative in completing tasks and suggest procedures that will improve upon status quo
• Working knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment
• Working knowledge of business arithmetic and English grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc.
• Ability to carry out complex oral and written instructions
• Sound judgment, neatness, tact and courtesy
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, incl.: Excel, Word, Powerpoint
• Commitment to professionalism
• Willingness to work in a middle school setting and demonstrate a sense of humor
• Dependable
• Enthusiastic

PLEASE NOTE: This is a provisional competitive Civil Service position. The selected candidate must be currently appointed to a Competitive Clerk Typist position or will be hired provisionally and be required to take the next scheduled Clerk Typist test and be reachable on that list. Job Attachment View Attachment Itinerant Location Transit Middle School Salary: From 32500.00 Salary Competitive Y Appointment Status Provisional Position Status Full time Start Date ASAP Additional Job Information Salary: $32,500 PLEASE NOTE: This is a provisional competitive Civil Service position. The selected candidate must be currently appointed to a Competitive Clerk Typist position or will be hired provisionally and be required to take the next scheduled Clerk Typist test and be reachable on that list.