Clerical Asst I Short Term Hourly

Antelope Valley College   Lancaster, CA   Full-time     Administration / Clerical
Posted on April 1, 2024
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BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform routine typing, filing, copying and general clerical activities in support of a program or District function. Performs other related duties as may be assigned.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: E = indicates essential duties of the position
  • Performs routine filing, copying and typing assignments from detailed copy; proofreads completed typing assignments. (E)
  • Duplicates items; collates, staples and stacks materials per instructions; packages completed copies for administrative and classroom use. (E)
  • Maintains records, inventories, indexes and cross references files; sorts, classifies and files documents as directed. (E)
  • Receives visitors; answers telephone and refers telephone calls and visitors to appropriate personnel; answers routine questions according to established guidelines. (E)
  • Receives and makes telephone calls as directed; takes and relays messages. (E)
  • Receives, sorts and distributes incoming and outgoing mail. (E)
  • Assures the timely distribution and receipt of a variety of records, reports and bulletins as directed. (E)
  • Operates a variety of office equipment, such as typewriter, calculator and copy machine. (E)
  • Receives, records monies received; records fundraising related transactions to accounting. (E)
  • Prepares instructors materials as directed; order supplies when needed. (E)
  • Performs other related duties as may be assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent.

KNOWLEDGE OF:
  • Basic record-keeping and filing techniques.
  • Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
  • Telephone techniques and etiquette.
  • Basic math.
  • Operation of office machines including computer equipment and applicable software.
ABILITY TO:
  • Learn modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
  • Perform clerical duties such as filing, duplications, typing and maintaining routine records.
  • Operate a computer terminal, copier, typewriter and adding machine.
  • Make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately.
  • Understand and follow oral and written directions.
  • Learn office procedures, rules and methods.
  • Type at 40 words net per minute.
  • Work cooperatively with others.
  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
WORK DIRECTION, LEAD AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Not applicable – no permanent full-time staff to supervise.

CONTACTS:
Co-workers, mailroom, cashier's office, security, students, clients, and the general public.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:
  • Requires the ability to exert some physical effort, such as walking, standing and light lifting
  • Dexterity in the use of fingers, limbs and body in the operation of office equipment.
  • Tasks require extended periods of time at a keyboard.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Normal office environment.