HS Administrative Assistant for Counselors

at  Comal ISD

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION:

1. High School Diploma or GED.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS:

1. Proficient keyboarding skills.
2. Experience using Microsoft Office to include Word, and Excel.
3. Effective organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.
4. Ability to follow written instructions.
5. Ability to operate a multi-line phone system.
6. Basic math skills.

EXPERIENCE / OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• One year of clerical / office experience, preferably in a public education environment.

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Provides reception and clerical assistance for the efficient operation of the department.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Answer all incoming calls, take reliable messages, and route to appropriate staff.
• Handle upset patrons/parents in a professional manner as needed.
• Receive, sort, and distribute mail, messages, documents, and other deliveries.
• Assist with preparation of materials for mailing, including preparing labels, stuffing envelopes, etc.
• Provide clerical assistance as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for properly maintaining district records, adhering to all policies set forth by the district for records maintenance and learning the records retention schedule for department records.