Administrative Clerk

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Position Summary

Performs routine clerical duties requiring fundamental knowledge of office systems and procedures.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, operating office equipment and office procedures and guidelines.

• The ability to plan, prioritize organize and accomplish assigned duties.

• Interacts with people in a professional, open, honest and welcoming manner initiating a diverse working environment.

• Gathers data and relies on others' input when making decisions.

• Good oral communication and writing skills to support interaction with individuals.

• Must have excellent customer services skills.

Physical Requirements

Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. Occasionally may be required to lift and carry materials weighing up to 30 pounds.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

• No experience required .

• Bilingual preferred.

*** Will be subject to a criminal background check. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check. ***

Key Responsibilities

• Performs office duties that include entering data, maintaining files, sorting mail, typing, filing, maintaining departmental records and documents.

• Answers the telephone using a professional tone, routes calls, takes messages and responds to or directs inquiries.

• Establish and maintain relationships with diverse, multicultural peers and contacts.

• Ability to use mathematical skills and the ability to compute amounts using adding machine/calculator.

• Operates office reproduction machines and capable of makes basic decisions when issues arise.

• Identifies problems and involves others when seeking solutions.

• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with individuals internal/external to the Dallas College community network.

• Completes required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year.

• Performs other duties as required.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbents may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance.

Since 1965, Dallas College, formerly Dallas County Community College District, has served more than three (3) million students. Comprising seven campuses located around the Dallas/Fort Worth area, we are one of the largest community college systems in the state of Texas. We strive to be a leader in the community college space, placing students at the center of everything we do.

Dallas College is committed to cultivating an environment of opportunity and belonging for all students and employees. We recognize that the Dallas College workforce, and the diverse talent that stems from it, is directly linked to our success. We are part of an equal opportunity system that provides education and employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, Dallas College will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.