CLERK III

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This is advanced clerical work requiring the exercise of individual judgement based upon knowledge gained through experience.

Work routines may be developed or modified within overall system requirements. The work is carried out with some independence, although the supervisor reviews work and signs most reports prior to submission to central office.

 ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK

Edits a variety of forms, records, and reports with the responsibility for handling problems and correcting errors, which requires working closely with university or college staff and the general public.

Assembles information from different sources and uses discretion in correcting discrepancies. Interprets data in preparing reports.

Requisitions materials and supplies; receives stocks; issues and keeps inventory records on items stores; prepares materials for shipping; posts materials and costs to work orders; takes physical inventories.

Issues monthly statements and prepares bills for payment.

Receives, checks, tabulates, and reports employee time as turned in by supervisors; collects sick leave and doctor's reports from employees; keeps records of work performed.

Maintains necessary unit files and statistics.

Receives and refers or answers complaints, requests, and other telephone and personal calls, resolving those which fall within established policies and procedures.

Assists in student and conference registrations; receives fees and issues receipts.

Operates duplicators and other standard office equipment.

May occasionally operate a typewriter or a keypunch machine as required in the performance of clerical duties under conditions not requiring a significant degree of skill or speed.

Performs related work as required.

Considerable knowledge of business English, spelling, and arithmetic.

Considerable knowledge of office practices, procedures, equipment, and standard clerical techniques.

Some knowledge of the university or college accounting, purchasing, reporting, and allied systems and procedures.

Ability to make arithmetic calculations and tabulations rapidly and accurately and to write legibly.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.

Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions.

Some ability to operate a typewriter or keypunch machine.

Graduation from a standard high school and considerable experience in clerical work; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.