School Office Coordinator & Bookkeeping Assistant

ReNEW Schools; Hockanum (CT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

ReNEW Schools in Connecticut seeks an Office Assistant at Milner Middle School to perform confidential clerical work and routine administrative tasks. You will support front-desk operations, basic bookkeeping, and communications with staff and the public.

Responsibilities include answering phones, photocopying, maintaining attendance sheets, and typing memos. A high school diploma or GED with business courses is required; strong Microsoft Office skills are essential. Eleven-month work year.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices.
• Proficient in modern office procedures and equipment.
• Ability to follow rules, regulations and departmental policies.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff.
• Ability to exercise tact and courtesy with the public, students, and staff.
• Knowledge of and ability to use Standard English grammar with correct spelling, punctuation and letter form.
• Ability to make basic arithmetical computations.
• High school diploma or GED with business courses.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and tight deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Perform general receptionist duties.
• Perform general bookkeeping duties.
• Answer telephones and screen incoming calls.
• Attend computer and job skills training during work hours.
• Photocopy/collate materials.
• Maintain attendance sheets.
• Type correspondence, memos and other communications.
• Perform other related clerical duties as assigned.

Skills

Reception duties

Bookkeeping basics

MS Office

Communication skills

English grammar

Arithmetic skills

Teamwork

Diversity awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Business courses

Tools

Microsoft Windows 97

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Job description

ReNEW Schools in Connecticut seeks an Office Assistant at Milner Middle School to perform confidential clerical work and routine administrative tasks. You will support front-desk operations, basic bookkeeping, and communications with staff and the public.

Responsibilities include answering phones, photocopying, maintaining attendance sheets, and typing memos. A high school diploma or GED with business courses is required; strong Microsoft Office skills are essential. Eleven-month work year.