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MS Action for Progress, Inc.
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CENTER CLERK
John E. Hales Head Start Center



Description:
Position Purpose:  This position oversees the center’s main office reception area and functions. 
Essential Job Responsibilities: Performance Indicators
 
Answer Telephone Switchboard 
• Answer multi-line telephone systems promptly, courteously, and professionally. 
• Accurately receive and disseminate messages. 
 
Incoming and Outgoing Mail 
• Route incoming and outgoing mail. 
• Maintain postage machine. 
• Route inter-office mail. 
• Send and receive faxes. 
 
Greet and Assist Visitors 
• Greet, assist, and courteously direct all visitors. 
• Post and update information on bulletin boards. 
• Keep the area clean and clear of obstructions that might impede traffic flow and safety considerations. 
 
Administrative Support 
• Schedule client intake appointments. 
• Update and input data in the Child-Plus system.
• Log in and mail client and employment applications after the supervisor’s review.
• Computerized data entry using a variety of computer applications. 
• Tracking attendance and "In Kind" contributions. 
• Maintain attendance and T & A records.
• Other duties as assigned.


Location: Columbia, MS
 
Requirements:
Knowledge/Skills/Experience/Documentation Required
• Associate Degree and one year’s experience in general office practices, emphasizing reception and switchboard. 
• Strong computer skills using PCs and various software applications, word processing, databases & e-mail. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-task environment. 
• Ability to operate various office equipment, including copiers, fax machines, postage meters, voice mail, etc. 
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload. 
 
 
Physical/Mental Abilities and Processes
• Maintain a professional & courteous attitude under stress of work demands. 
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. 
• Regular sitting, stooping and bending daily. 
• Ability to use the phone system and verbally relay messages. 
• Occasional lifting up to 35 lbs. 
• Ability to visually monitor the immediate work environment.  Report concerning supervisor.
• Ability to travel, some overnight with short notice.
 


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