The Clerk III performs advanced general clerical duties of a complex nature and may provide factual information requiring knowledge of the policies and procedures of both the assigned and related work areas.

• Assists area staff performing diversified clerical and typewriting duties
• Provides training and assistance to the staff
• Provides guidance on procedures, work policies, format and vocabulary
• Assists with telephone calls and responds to inquiries
• Composes and edits correspondence based on knowledge of office procedures and policies
• Initiates purchase requests as assigned
• Maintains payroll, leave requests, and budget controls as assigned
• Reviews ongoing correspondence for completeness and grammatical correctness
• Compiles various reports and may take dictation as requested
• Processes forms and updates information as assigned
• Reviews and uses independent judgment to determine authenticity of documents
• Interacts with other College departments and outside agencies in regards to assigned functions
• Performs other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from a regionally accredited institution and three (3) years of experience in clerical work; including or supplemented by college courses in business practices or any equivalent combination of experience and training
• All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution
• Knowledge and understanding of College organization, goals and objectives, policies and procedures, and state rules and statutes
• Possess a high comprehensive understanding of the English Language
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database software applications, to include word processing, spreadsheets, and computer keyboarding skills
• Knowledge of office practices and procedures and office equipment; such as, photocopier, printer, fax machine, and calculator
• Possess excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to think, reason, and make sound judgments to decide how duties and responsibilities are completed in compliance with college standards and guidelines
• Ability to read and interpret documents and procedure manual
• Ability to efficiently and accurately write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to handle and resolve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Ability to work during peak periods including evening or weekend assignments
• Ability to work well in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with students, faculty and staff

Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, will receive preference and priority for this job vacancy. In addition, certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements outlined in this job vacancy and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.