Part-Time School Office Assistant: Clerical Support

Salt-Lake-City-School-District; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Salt Lake City School District Indian Hills Elementary School is seeking an hourly Office Assistant (PT) to provide clerical support, maintain records, and respond to inquiries in Salt Lake City, Utah. The role is 0.5 FTE (up to 20 hours per week), non-contract, with a starting wage of $16.50 per hour and a 86/H salary lane.

The position requires strong MS Office skills, data software proficiency, and effective written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experienced using data-based software.
• Speak, read, write, and present professionally, analyze, and interpret English written and verbal communications.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment (e.g., phone, copier, scanner, fax machines, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Answer telephone to direct inquiries to the appropriate personnel and answer questions. Ensure the safety of the school community by responding to security doorbells and check-in and check-out all visitors and temporary site personnel (e.g., substitutes, etc.)
• Respond to inquiries from a variety of internal and external parties (e.g., staff, parents, students, public agencies, etc.) to provide information, facilitate communication among parties, and provide direction
• Assist in processing confidential and non-confidential documents and materials (e.g., student registrations, withdrawals, immunizations, attendance, etc.) and disseminate information to appropriate parties. Prepare general written confidential and non-confidential materials (e.g., reports, memos, letters, newsletters, etc.) to document activities, provide written references, and convey information
• Perform clerical functions (e.g., copying, faxing, filing, sorting mail, etc.) to help the school run more efficiently. Support assigned staff to assist with department functions, perform record keeping (confidential and non-confidential) and general and program-specific clerical functions (e.g., scheduling, student tracking, making telephone calls, etc.) to support assigned supervisor and site
• Receive and process payments (e.g., lunch money, tuition, collections, etc.) to provide written reference, and prepare up-to-date reports, and historical references with established administrative guidelines and legal requirements
• Assist students in the office (e.g., sick or injured, lost and found items, sent to the office due to behavior, errands, etc.) to provide a safe and welcoming environment. May be required by administration to obtain First Aid or CPR certification
• As needed, roll, push, pull, bend, reach, stoop, and lift up to 30 pounds
• Communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and building positive working relationships with employees and stakeholders
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements efficiently and effectively
• Participate in meetings, workshops, and seminars, as assigned to convey and gather information required to perform functions
• Adapt to changing work priorities and work with frequent interruptions, as required
• Support a team environment by collaborating with own and other work units to effectively perform the duties of the position
• Work under limited supervision, utilizing time-management and prioritization strategies, accurately processing detailed information, and meeting deadlines
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Data-based software

Professional English communication

Office equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PowerPoint

Office 365

Publisher

Job description

Salt Lake City School District Indian Hills Elementary School is seeking an hourly Office Assistant (PT) to provide clerical support, maintain records, and respond to inquiries in Salt Lake City, Utah. The role is 0.5 FTE (up to 20 hours per week), non-contract, with a starting wage of $16.50 per hour and a 86/H salary lane.

The position requires strong MS Office skills, data software proficiency, and effective written and verbal communication.