Records Clerk - Albany, United States - Dougherty County School System

Description

Position Type:
Secretarial/Clerical

Date Posted:
2/26/2024

Location:
Various Locations

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
February 26, 2024

POSITION: Records Clerk

LOCATION: Various Locations

JOB SUMMARY:
The Records Clerk will be responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date records for the school. The record clerk will also organize, categorize, and manage various types of records, ensuring they are easily accessible when needed. The records clerk will also facilitate day-to-day activities with minimal supervision while adhering to all policies and procedures of the Dougherty County School System.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Diploma in Business Office Technology or equivalent;
2. Two years of clerical experience in a school office or related setting;
3. Experience in working with sensitive information regarding students;
4. Experience in Microsoft Office and Google Suites;
5. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Excellent communication and organizational skills;
2. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion;
3. Ability to collect, sort, prepare and scan documents, and label them for easy identification;
4. Ability to ensure all records are properly updated, and maintained in an accurate and confidential manner.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Greets and interacts effectively with the general public, staff members, students, teachers, parents, and administrators, using tact and good judgment;
2. Ensures all records are properly labeled, categorized, and stored according to DCSS policies and regulatory requirements;
3. Enrolls new students, enters student information on students transferring from within and outside the school district;
4. Verifies data for accuracy and completeness, making corrections as necessary;
5. Assists in maintaining an efficient office operation by providing clerical relief as needed;
6. Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal

REPORTS TO: Principal

SALARY RANGE: Competitive salary and excellent benefits package in accordance with the DCSS Compensation Guide.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applicants will begin on March 12, 2024.

INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD APPLY ONLINE.
THE DOUGHERTY COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, AGE, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, OR DISABILITY

The System reserves the right to waive any qualifications or other provisions of this advertisement by statute or regulations.
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About Us

The Dougherty County School System is a leading catalyst and advocate for public education in Southwest Georgia. It's the largest school system in the second congressional district. The school district has 22 schools (14 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative middle/high school), four learning centers, and the Commodore Conyers College & Career Academy. All schools are accredited by Cognia. The DCSS offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
Dougherty County is recognized for its quail and duck hunting, fishing, the Flint River, and many cypress swamps. The County has a population of approximately 90,000. Our County has two institutions of higher education, Albany State University and Albany Technical College. Notable points of interest include the Albany Museum of Art, the Flint RiverQuarium, the Albany Civil Rights Institute, the Parks at Chehaw, Radium Springs Gardens, and Thronateeska Heritage Center, which includes the Museum of History, Wetherbee Planetarium, and the Science Discovery Center. Dougherty County is a short drive to Atlanta, the Georgia coast, as well as the Florida Gulf Coast beaches.

Important Note

This document provides descriptive information about the above Dougherty County School System position. Work actually performed by incumbents in this position may vary. Although this document may be used for recruiting, staffing, or career planning, the information contained herein should only be used as a guideline or recommendation for the content of and qualifications for this position. The Dougherty County School System reserves the right to make changes to this document as deemed necessary without providing advance written notice.