Temporary Office Worker

Vista Unified School District•Vista, CA

About The Position

This is a temporary position with no benefits and is scheduled as needed. Incumbents will perform a wide variety of clerical duties, usually involving the use of a computer and other modern office equipment; check; greet visitors; answer telephones; file data numerically or alphabetically.

Requirements

Graduation from high school and one (1) year general clerical experience.
Type at 45 net corrected words per minute.
Typing certificate.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of modern office equipment and procedures.
Knowledge of correct English usage/grammar; basic math.
Knowledge of filing techniques, including alphabetical, numerical and subject matter filing systems.
Knowledge of telephone techniques and etiquette.
Knowledge of interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Ability to learn routine procedures of assigned duties quickly.
Ability to operate a variety of modern office equipment including telephone, typewriter, xerox machines.
Ability to sort and file accurately.
Ability to perform basic math computations.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities

Provide clerical and communicative support in a wide variety of programs, such as office assistance, parent/teacher conferences, community events, etc.
Perform a wide variety of clerical duties, usually involving the use of a computer, typewriter and other modern office equipment.
Check, verify or compute basic math computations.
Greet visitors.
Answer telephones and refer calls and visitors to appropriate personnel.
Make telephone calls as directed; take and relay messages; answer routine questions.
Type written materials such as letters, memoranda, bulletins or reports from straight copy or rough draft on a typewriter or computer terminal; proof completed typing assignments.
Receive, sort and distribute incoming and outgoing mail.
Operate a variety of office equipment, including a computer terminal, typewriter, calculator, xerox machine, and telephone.
Perform related duties as assigned.