Senior Clerk Typist - Transportation

Warwick Public Schools • Warwick, RI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves performing general clerical duties, telephone communication, typing, and computer functions related to student transportation. The Senior Clerk Typist will communicate with staff, parents/guardians, the public, and other departments, and respond to daily activities concerning student transportation. Responsibilities include preparing correspondence, reports, purchase orders, requisitions, and invoices, and entering information into Alio. The role also coordinates services such as billing and extracurricular trips, and provides support to the Technical Assistant in maintaining student information in the transportation management system, including transitioning to Traversa Routing Software. Familiarity with Aspen, Alio, Traversa, and Google Suite is preferred. Other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Ability to make accurate tabulations and computations.
• Ability to readily understand and carry out directions, both oral and written.
• Reasonable speed and accuracy in typing, meeting or exceeding minimum testing standards.
• Ability to communicate orally with staff and the public.
• Familiarity with office equipment (computer, calculator, telephone, photocopier).
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of school department requirements and policies.
• Graduation from a senior high school or equivalent (GED).
• Business course work, keyboarding, and computer software application knowledge.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with applicable software applications.
• Business college or technical school graduate.
• Previous personnel experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform general clerical, telephone communication, typing, and computer functions.
• Communicate with staff, parents/guardians, the public, and other departments.
• Respond to daily activities relating to student transportation.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, purchase orders, requisitions, and invoices.
• Enter information into Alio.
• Coordinate services including billing and extra curricular trips for school-related transportation needs.
• Provide support to the Technical Assistant in maintaining the accuracy of student information in the student transportation management system.
• Assist with the transition to Traversa Routing Software.
• Provide support for the Technical Assistant and Transportation Manager.

What This Job Offers

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