Clerical Assistant

Job Description

SUMMARY

Under direct supervision, perform basic clerical duties including but not limited to the following.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Answer telephone, handling multiple lines.
• Handle routine office inquiries.
• Use word processing software.
• Assist with on-campus registration.
• Operate office equipment such as computer, copier, fax, typewriter, and calculator.
• Refer students to appropriate person or department.
• File correspondence and other records/documents.
• Type correspondence and other documents from notes, copies, or rough drafts.
• Provide support to other areas as needed.
• Maintain inventory of office supplies, orders maintenance/repairs for office equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. The qualifications listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

• EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• EXPERIENCE: One (1) year experience in an office environment preferred.
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Good written and oral communication skills. Good organizational skills. Ability to alphabetize.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.

The Organization

Houston City College (HCC) is composed of 14 Centers of Excellence and numerous satellite centers that serve the diverse communities in the Greater Houston area by preparing individuals to live and work in an increasingly international and technological society. HCC is one of the country's largest singularly-accredited, open-admission, community colleges offering associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities.