Education and/or Experience: Required training includes graduation from an accredited high school, with additional course work and three years’ experience in performing secretarial and clerical work of a progressively responsible and difficult nature, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Successful experience using Microsoft Word and Excel, or Google Docs and Sheets.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None. Depending on the assignment, a valid Michigan Driver’s license and good driving record may be required.
Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to establish and maintain collaborative, effective working relationships with staff and community members in a team environment. Employee will be helpful, respectful and approachable. Must be highly organized and able to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously, prioritize work, manage time well and meet deadlines. Employee must have good computer skills, including the ability to learn and utilize new software programs as systems are upgraded. The candidate must be able to speak and write clearly and concisely, using proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation, and be able to prepare routine business documents with professionalism. Demonstrated ability to take comprehensive notes. Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district, state and federal requirements. Demonstrated good judgment, maturity, reliability, responsibility, confidentiality and professionalism. Proficiency in the use of standard office equipment such as scanners, fax machines, phone systems, and copiers is also required. Ability to score at the proficient level on tests for Microsoft Word and Excel, or Google Docs and Sheets. Applicants who type 50 wpm may be given preference.
