Office Assistant (School-Based) (26-27)

About the role

Performs a variety of moderately complex office support work.

Responsibilities

• Maintains files and record systems requiring knowledge of a variety of indexing methods.
• Operates a variety of office machines and equipment.
• Answers telephone calls and provides information regarding office functions, operations and procedures.
• Gives information to or elicits information from the public to properly complete forms and procedures.
• Screens forms and documents to determine accuracy and completeness of information.
• Receives, lifts, sorts, stacks, delivers and distributes mail and other materials.
• Operates manual, motor vehicles, or other equipment to transport mail and materials.
• Orders and maintains a supply of office materials.
• Compiles and organizes data for reports.
• Uses computers to enter timekeeping and payroll data, prepare reports, and maintain information.
• Prepares forms and documents for distribution.
• Performs filing and maintains simple logs and records.

Requirements

One year of office support experience.

Qualifications

High School graduate or equivalent (preferred).

Skills

• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Knowledge of office practices and procedures including office protocol and various filing procedures.
• Good oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform arithmetic computations accurately.
• Ability to interact courteously with other employees and the public, both in person and by telephone.
• Ability to locate and retrieve information from a variety of sources and to compile the information following general directions.
• Skilled in the use of personal computers and software applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel.

Benefits

This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org

Schedule

Full time or Part time