Clerical Office Assistant - Counselors (MHS)

Clerical/Technical Support Compensation Plan Salary Range: Mesquite ISD - Compensation Plans Shift Type: Full-Time Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Principal EMPLOYMENT BEGINS: As soon as possiblePRIMARY PURPOSE: To assist the counselors and guidance office staff by processing and maintaining accurate school/student records and communicating enrollment information to students, parents, and the school community.QUALIFICATIONS:Education/Certification: High School Diploma/GEDSPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: Computer related skills with keyboarding experienceEXPERIENCE: This is a high school level position and should have some previous secretarial experience.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:Process student requests for TEA Forms and Transcript copiesMake and receive telephone calls, and take messagesAssist counselors and registrar with students enrolling and withdrawingPerform other duties as assigned.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: NoneWORKING CONDITIONS:Mental Demands: Reading and comprehending simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Writing simple correspondence and effectively presenting information to individuals. Maintaining emotional control under stress. Interact with the public and other staff and occasionally meet multiple demands from several people.Physical demands/environmental factors: Reaching with hands and arms, and frequently repeating the same hand. Occasional lifting and/or moving of up to 20 lbs. Standing, walking, talking, and hearing. Low noise level in work environment.The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.