Financial Aide Office Clerk

Financial Aid Office AssistantAssists in the prompt and efficient operation of the Financial Aid Office. Follows established procedures and performs general office tasks and clerical duties.Qualifications:TEA certification requirementsHigh School Graduate or GEDAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manualsAbility to write routine and correspondenceAbility to speak effectively before groups of peopleAbility to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole number, common fractions, and decimalsAbility to compute rate, ratio, and percent; and interpret bar graphsAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in a written, oral, or diagram formProficient skills in typing keyboarding and file maintenanceEffective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skillsAbility to operate a personal computer and related software to develop spreadsheets, databases and do word processingAbility to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writingAbility to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policiesOne to three years of clerical experience: preferably in public education environmentReliable transportation is necessaryMajor Responsibilities and Duties:Records, Reports, and Correspondence: Prepare written correspondence forms, schedules, or reports using typewriter or personal computer. Compile pertinent data as needed when preparing various state and local reports. Maintain physical and computerized departmental files. Schedule meetings and appointments and maintain calendar for immediate supervisor.Accounting: Perform routine bookkeeping tasks, including simple arithmetic operations for the Financial Aid Office. Assist with the preparation of purchase orders and payment authorizations.Reception and Phones: Receive incoming calls, take reliable messages, and route to appropriate staff.Files: Maintain physical and computerized files including inventory of school and office supplies, mailing lists, office records, visitor logs, and office communication. Update handbooks, policy manuals, and other documents, as assigned.Other: Sort, distribute, or deliver mail and other documents. Maintain confidentiality. Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance. Participate in meetings and special events as assigned. Exercise professional judgment in absences; be punctual to work, meetings, and appointments. Occasional evening hours are required. Performs all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or to others. Performs other related duties as assigned by the Financial Aid Officer (supervisor).Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise students in the Financial Aid Office Supervise students during Financial Aid Office presentationsEquipment Used: Typewriter, computer, printer, copier, fax machine, calculator, telephone, and shredderWorking Conditions: Occasional absences are expected but regular attendance is required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. Repetitive hand motion and prolonged use of computer is required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. This position requires meeting multiple demands from several people at the same time. The employee regularly interacts with staff and the general public. The employee must maintain emotional control under stress. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Work is regularly performed indoors.Non Discrimination Statement: Edinburg CISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.