Typist (Temp Full-Time)

SUNY Clinton•Plattsburgh, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Temporary Part-Time Typist will support the customer service operations of the Bursar's office. The work is primarily routine clerical work involving full-time or substantial part-time operation of a computer for the entry and retrieval of information. Work is performed under supervision on standard assignments and in accordance with defined procedures.

Requirements

Working knowledge of modern office terminology, procedures, and equipment
Working knowledge of business arithmetic and English
Ability to type and operate a personal computer and utilize common office software programs including word processing, spreadsheet, and databases accurately at an acceptable rate of speed
Ability to set up, store, and retrieve appropriate forms, charts, and other tabular listings
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to get along well with others
Ability to write legibly
Clerical aptitude
Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma
Proof of typing ability: Work experience must include typing, or A course in typing, computer, or data entry (high school, trade school or college), or Acceptable typing waiver showing ability to type a minimum of 35 wpm
Clerical office experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for high school study, but candidate must still possess proof of typing ability as indicated above

Responsibilities

Types materials from copy, rough draft, and other detailed instructions
Prepares and types correspondence, documents, forms, form letters, transcripts, invoices, vouchers, records, reports, and similar materials
Acts as secretary to an official where assignments are limited in scope
Types, issues, and records applications, licenses, and permits
Prepares and types records and reports and checks for clerical accuracy, completeness, and proper extensions
Prepares, stores, and retrieves lists and documents
Makes arithmetical computations, compiles and types simple statistical reports
Files correspondence, memoranda, reports, and other materials
Indexes materials and performs simple record keeping tasks
Schedules meetings and appointments; does data entry for facility use requests
Operates computers, copying machines, fax machines, scanners, mail machine, calculators, and other office equipment and performs routine equipment maintenance tasks or may arrange for maintenance of such machines