Clerical Assistant - Student Services Front Desk & In School Suspension

Wake County Public School System • Apex, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Supports the activities of an office or school by performing general clerical duties such as copying, receiving telephone calls, and providing customer service. This role operates in a professional office environment with a noise level of mostly low to moderate. The position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, scanners, and copiers. The position, at times, must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff, students, parents, and the community. Work is considered light physical work, requiring the exertion of up to ten pounds of force.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point; Google Apps;
• Excellent customer services skills;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Effective interpersonal skills to deal with a diverse public;
• Ability to be discrete and maintain confidentiality;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
• Ability to use a variety of office equipment such as a copier, fax machine, scanner, etc.;
• Ability to minimize errors with attention to detail;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, and community members.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a clerical or human resource related area.

Responsibilities

• Performs general clerical duties (e.g., copying, faxing, typing, note taking, scheduling meetings).
• Receives and returns phone calls to employees who need information; answers and sends emails to answer inquiries and delivers needed documents and information; provides customer service to those who visit the office or school.
• Investigates specific questions, concerns, and issues to provide answers and/or resolutions.
• Attends all required meetings and trainings.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED