Technician, Clerical Services

Wichita Public Schools•Wichita, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Primarily responsible for the accounting and technical support of secretarial and clerical personnel at area elementary and secondary schools. This role involves providing orientation and training, managing financial activities, conducting audits, and offering technical assistance to school office staff. The position requires strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to work independently and as part of a team. The Technician will also be responsible for maintaining documentation, assisting with system upgrades, and ensuring a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

Requirements

Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with others inside and outside of the organization for the purpose of giving and obtaining information
Knowledge of financial system, Microsoft Office, and basic office equipment
Ability to communicate effectively with a supervisor when their discretion is needed
Ability to perform as a reliable team player
Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work to meet the daily demands of the building
Ability to work independently with various tasks that can change on short notice
Ability to perform under strict deadlines while working in a calm, efficient manner
Use rational judgment to make decisions on recurring assignments
Display a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality
Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals, and the role of every employee in achieving each of them
A High School degree or GED is required
Three consecutive years of USD259 bookkeeper experience required
Fund Software program experience required
A valid driver's license and reliable transportation is required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred

Responsibilities

Provide orientation and on-site training for new secretarial and clerical personnel
Train all details of managing the Activity Fund and provide fund balancing assistance for school office staff as needed
Organize and manage summer activity fund audits on an annual basis
Review monthly activity fund reports submitted to the accounting department
Perform monthly audits per school to evaluate additional training as needed
Assist with in-service day training of secretarial and clerical personnel
Maintain and update Activity Fund instructions and job aids
Assist Technical Assistants and other staff within Financial Services as needed
Handle and safeguard cash and checks for deposit
Provide backup to fellow Clerical Support team members during absences
Assist in system upgrades or new system implementation testing
Act as the point of contact for assigned schools for clerical applications and procedure
Provide multiple training models through one-on-one, small group, online, or large lecture style instruction
Provide de-escalation techniques, and customer service recommendations for administrators and clerical staff
Provide instruction on shaping, promoting, and sustaining a positive, inclusive, and high performing workplace culture
Assists with additional duties as assigned by supervisor.