Data Entry Clerk

About the role

This position is responsible for program data entry and reports as requested to ensure compliance with agency requirements and Head Start Performance Standards.

Responsibilities

• Promotes and models the organization’s Core Values.
• Assists Program Manager in delivery of documents.
• Enters participant’s information to ensure accuracy and completion of the Program Information Report (PIR).
• Enters family information updates to maintain accurate records in data system.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge and understanding of AVANCE’s policies and procedures, and Head Start Performance Standards.
• Enters children’s and family’s data and information accurately into appropriate designated systems in a timely manner.
• Monitors accuracy of data in files.
• Works cooperatively with staff to facilitate the accurate coding and entry of information in compliance with program guidelines.
• Keeps in close communication with program managers to ensure accurate reporting.
• Assists in preparation of weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports as required.
• Follows program confidentiality policies concerning information about children, families, and other staff members.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education Required: High School Graduate or GED.
• Preferred: Associate degree or some college course work in Office Management or related administrative field.
• Preferred: Work Experience Minimum six (6) months to one-year experience in non-profit programs.

Skills

• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Proficiency in Office software applications.
• Spanish fluency helpful, but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including staff.
• Highly resourceful team player, with the ability to be extremely effective independently with the capability of managing numerous simultaneous projects.
• Forward-looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions.
• Ability to generate, analyze, evaluate, and summarize reports.
• Ability to travel to various training sessions.
• Must have dependable transportation daily, valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, current auto liability insurance and be bondable by AVANCE, San Antonio, Inc.