Campus Clerk
Harris County Department of Education
Humble, TX 77396
$28,980 - $35,788 a year
Description
Primary Purpose:
Support the Center Manager in the operation of the Early Head Start and Head Start program and perform general administrative duties as a member of the program’s administrative team.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
- High school diploma or GED certificate
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Bilingual preferred
- Ability to type a minimum of 40 words per minute
- Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in the use of computers and a variety of software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
- Strong analytical, oral, and written communication skills
Experience:
- Minimum one (1) year experience in a clerical or administrative support position
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- Model HCDE and Head Start’s mission, vision, and values.
- Provide administrative assistance to the Center Manager, Center Based Management Team and Center staff to support the daily operations of Early Head Start (EHS) and Head Start (HS).
- Answer telephone, screen and direct calls. Take and relay messages.
- Greet clients as they arrive and depart. Ensure clients/visitors adhere to sign-in/sign-out procedures.
- Monitor visitor access and maintain security awareness.
- Receive and sort mail and deliveries.
- Control inventory relevant to reception area.
- Maintain an organized reception/desk area.
- Work collaboratively with teachers and program staff to achieve program goals.
- Maintain good public relations with department personnel, clients and the public.
- Maintain confidentiality of information.
- Perform other duties as assigned.