Clerical Assistant - Nutrition Services

Memphis Shelby County Schools•Memphis, AL

7d•$16 - $23

About The Position

Supports an organization or department by performing secretarial and clerical services for school locations. Assists management with administrative tasks, including tracking and compiling information of interest. The role provides general clerical support, maintains records and files, prepares reports and routine documents, and assists with communications and administrative operations. It may also include department-specific duties and assistance with budgets and financial records.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent.
Two years of experience in a relevant area, for a total education and experience of two years.
Proof of education, training, and/or experience is required.

Responsibilities

Provides general clerical and secretarial support for programs and projects.
Prepares reports containing administrative information; prepares basic correspondence, orders supplies, and covers telephones for a school location.
Identifies issues or problems and seeks assistance from higher-level personnel or management.
Prepares and maintains reports, records, correspondence, and files related to assigned services, activities, and operations; conducts appropriate research and compiles reports as needed.
Provides secretarial and clerical support, including scheduling meetings and appointments, compiling data for reports, and arranging staff travel and accommodations.
Composes, prepares, types, copies, files, processes, mails, and transmits routine documents, including forms, correspondence, memos, presentation materials, and reports.
Maintains efficient record-keeping systems.
May assist with preparing budgets, monitoring expenditures, processing invoices and payroll, reconciling accounts, and preparing related financial records and reports.
Answers telephone calls, provides accurate information or forwards calls to appropriate personnel, takes messages, and greets and assists office visitors.
Responds to basic inquiries, routine requests for assistance, and concerns from District departments, schools, agencies, organizations, professionals, and the public.
May perform specialized duties specific to the assigned department.
Attends staff, committee, and District meetings as required.
Attends training, meetings, seminars, and workshops to enhance job knowledge and skills.
Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.