Senior Clerk - School Improvement

Questar III BOCES; Village of Castleton-on-Hudson (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Questar III BOCES is seeking a Senior Clerk to support the School Improvement team at the Central Office in Castleton, NY. The role provides essential administrative support to keep daily operations running smoothly and efficiently.

Ideal candidates will have strong organizational and customer service skills, be proficient in Microsoft Office, and able to manage multiple priorities in a busy office environment. This is a full-time, on-site position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with clerical or administrative support experience.
• Strong organizational and customer service skills are required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related office technology.

Responsibilities

• Manage phone lines and Outlook calendars.
• Coordinate, schedule, and track meetings.
• Support budget management and processing of purchase orders.
• Arrange and coordinate travel and perform other clerical tasks.

Skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title - Senior Clerk - School Improvement

Location - Central Office, Castleton, NY

Intro

Here at Questar III BOCES, we believe in changing lives, realizing dreams and doing together what can’t be done alone. Our vision is that of creating a student-centered culture and putting students first. Our core values include a commitment to excellence by honing our craftsmanship to deliver high-quality work, a commitment to leadership & service by moving the organization, departments and school districts forward by exceeding client expectations, and a commitment to innovation by creating programs and services to address client needs AND by continuously improving our programs and operations. We believe that organizational excellence is best achieved when leadership is reflective of our diverse society.

About the Job

Questar III BOCES is seeking an organized, service-oriented Senior Clerk to support our School Improvement team at the Central Office in Castleton, NY. This full-time position provides administrative support to help keep daily operations running smoothly.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include managing phone lines and Outlook calendars; coordinating, scheduling, and tracking meetings; supporting budget management; processing purchase orders and coordinating purchasing; arranging and coordinating travel; and completing other clerical and administrative tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills and Qualifications

The successful candidate will bring strong organizational and customer service skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and technology as well as the ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy office environment.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma and at least one year of clerical or administrative support experience, consistent with Civil Service requirements.

Civil Service and Residency Requirements

As a public employer, Questar III BOCES follows Columbia County Civil Service requirements. Applicants must reside in Albany, Rensselaer, Columbia, Greene, Ulster, or Dutchess County to be considered.

The successful applicant will receive a provisional appointment and must take the applicable Civil Service examination when it is announced.

Salary and Benefits

The salary commensurate with experience. Questar III BOCES offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package, including enrollment in the New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS).

To learn more about Questar III BOCES and our programs, visit www.questar.org.