Data Specialist - Georgetown School - Adult Education

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs a wide variety of responsible office and clerical duties;
Types correspondence, reports, order forms, and a variety of documents. Assists pupils, parents, and staff in the office. Sorts forms, books, paper, print-outs for copying, distributing, filing, etc. Accurately maintains computer data for the records management system, including attendance for students, employees and substitutes. Prepares materials for use with students, teachers and administrators. Greets callers and visitors and directs them to the proper source.

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Provides clerical support for department/unit as required;
• Answers the phone, screens calls, takes messages, gives information over the phone, refers callers to appropriate source;
• Greets all visitors courteously, determines their needs, checks appointments, and directs or escorts them to proper person;
• Types letters, reports, documents and a variety of material. May prepare routine reports;
• Sorts forms, books, papers, and printouts for copying, distribution, filing, etc.;
• Files letters, cards, forms, and books, etc.;
• Distributes mail, correspondence, copies, and computer printouts;
• Proofreads documents to ensure accuracy;
• Records all appointments and maintains records of daily activities;
• Maintains accurate files;
• Monitors students as needed, including a classroom during the absence of the teacher;
• Performs related work as assigned.

Knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, equipment and clerical techniques;
Ability to make mathematical calculations;
Ability to file alphabetically;
Working knowledge of business English and spelling;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and general public;
Perform basic level proficiency in office-related software and equipment;
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Required: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school, supplemented by a word processing course or direct experience.

Preferred: Prior clerical and typing experience. Bilingual (Spanish/English) is preferred, but not required.

The Georgetown School

Varies

Temporary - Hourly

Non-Exempt

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact. Conducts work in a sitting position; however, job requires frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping and light lifting of up to 20 lbs. unassisted. Requires frequent operation of a variety of office machines.