School Office Clerk: Admin and Records Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan Options

Vision

Pension Plans

403(b) and 457(b) plans

Employee Wellness Program

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools is seeking a qualified clerical professional to support a large public school facility. You will prepare correspondence, manage mail and phone inquiries, greet visitors, and assist with payroll, attendance, and enrollment records.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 1 year of clerical experience, plus typing at least 45 wpm with low error rate. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for daily office operations.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED supplemented by one year of clerical work experience and the ability to type 45 words per minute with fewer than 10 errors.
• General knowledge of modern clerical office methods, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to operate personal computers utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and type a variety of original correspondence, memorandums, and reports.
• Open, sort, and distribute incoming mail and school correspondence; greet and direct visitors.
• Schedule appointments for school administrators and handle telephone inquiries for staff and the public.
• Maintain attendance, enrollment, payroll, and student history records; process requisitions and petty cash ledgers.

Skills

Typing 45 wpm

Communication skills

Basic mathematics

Recordkeeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Database software

Word processing

Job description

Chicago Public Schools is seeking a qualified clerical professional to support a large public school facility. You will prepare correspondence, manage mail and phone inquiries, greet visitors, and assist with payroll, attendance, and enrollment records.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 1 year of clerical experience, plus typing at least 45 wpm with low error rate. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for daily office operations.