Clerical Assistant - Counselors Office (WMHS)

Mesquite ISD - Compensation Plans

Clerical/Technical Support Compensation Plan

Pay Grade: 1
Shift Type: Full-Time
Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Principal
  

EMPLOYMENT BEGINS: As soon as possible 

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

• To assist the counselors and guidance office staff by processing and maintaining accurate school/student records and communicating enrollment information to students, parents, and the school community.                             

QUALIFICATIONS: 
Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma/GED

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Computer related skills with keyboarding experience                 

EXPERIENCE:

• This is a high school level position and should have some previous secretarial experience.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Process student requests for TEA Forms and Transcript copies
• Make and receive telephone calls, and take messages
• Assist counselors and registrar with students enrolling and withdrawing
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands:

• Reading and comprehending simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
• Writing simple correspondence and effectively presenting information to individuals.
• Maintaining emotional control under stress.
• Interact with the public and other staff and occasionally meet multiple demands from several people.

Physical demands/environmental factors:

• Reaching with hands and arms, and frequently repeating the same hand.
• Occasional lifting and/or moving of up to 20 lbs.
• Standing, walking, talking, and hearing.
• Low noise level in work environment.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.