Administrative Clerk & Typist

Nassau BOCES; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Nassau BOCES in New York seeks a clerical assistant to perform routine typing and standard clerical tasks under supervision. You will type forms, letters, bills, payrolls, and records, and assist with handling mail and reception duties.

The role requires basic knowledge of office procedures, business English, and arithmetic, plus the ability to type accurately and follow written instructions. High school diploma and clerical experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school.
• Two years of satisfactory clerical experience, which included typing.
• Knowledge of office terminology, procedures, equipment, and clerical techniques.
• Knowledge of business English, spelling, and arithmetic.
• Ability to type at a satisfactory rate of speed.
• Ability to understand simple oral and written instructions.
• Ability to adhere to prescribed departmental routines.

Responsibilities

• Types forms, form letters, bills, vouchers, payrolls, records, reports, and other clerical documents.
• Composes and types routine letters.
• Receives and distributes library material and checks items in/out.
• Maintains office records and files of moderate complexity.
• Collects money and posts entries to simple accounts.
• Answers telephone, takes messages, and makes appointments.
• Acts as receptionist or information clerk.
• Proofreads applications, vouchers, forms, and letters for accuracy and compliance.
• Opens, sorts, and distributes mail.
• May transcribe from recordings.

Skills

Typing

Office terminology

Business English

Instruction comprehension

Clerical procedures

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Keyboard

Telephone system

Filing systems

Job description

Nassau BOCES in New York seeks a clerical assistant to perform routine typing and standard clerical tasks under supervision. You will type forms, letters, bills, payrolls, and records, and assist with handling mail and reception duties.

The role requires basic knowledge of office procedures, business English, and arithmetic, plus the ability to type accurately and follow written instructions. High school diploma and clerical experience preferred.