School Administrative Clerk

Chicago Public Schools; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Pension plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools is seeking a dedicated clerical professional to support a large public school facility in Chicago. The role includes preparing correspondence, handling mail, greeting visitors, scheduling for administrators, and responding to inquiries from students, parents, and the public.

You will maintain attendance and enrollment records, process payrolls, and manage financial ledgers. The position requires a high school diploma or GED with clerical experience, and strong typing and

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or GED) with 1 year clerical experience.
• Typing speed 45 wpm with ≤10 errors.
• Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
• Strong communication and math skills.
• Knowledge of modern clerical office methods.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and types original correspondence and reports.
• Opens, sorts, and distributes mail and school correspondence; serves as receptionist.
• Schedules appointments for administrators and answers inquiries from students, parents and the public.
• Maintains attendance, enrollment, and student history records; processes payrolls; prepares requisitions for supplies.
• Maintains petty cash and internal ledgers; issues checks and prepares deposits; compiles periodic payroll and enrollment reports.

Skills

Typing 45 wpm

Reception duties

Office software

Communication skills

Payroll processing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Payroll software

Spreadsheet software

Database software

Job description

Chicago Public Schools is seeking a dedicated clerical professional to support a large public school facility in Chicago. The role includes preparing correspondence, handling mail, greeting visitors, scheduling for administrators, and responding to inquiries from students, parents, and the public.

You will maintain attendance and enrollment records, process payrolls, and manage financial ledgers. The position requires a high school diploma or GED with clerical experience, and strong typing and