Number of Positions: 1

Salary: $31,159 - $46,752, commensurate with experience

Location: Southern Adirondack Education Center, Hudson Falls

Work Hours: TBD, 7.5 hours per day.

This position involves responsibility for processing information by operating a terminal linked to a mainframe computer or networked or stand-alone microcomputer in accordance with programmed instructions by the manipulation of a standard alphanumeric keyboard and related peripheral equipment to record, edit, store, revise and retrieve correspondence, reports, statistical, accounting and a variety of other forms of data.  This position does not involve responsibilities in the areas of computer programming or systems analysis.  However, an incumbent may modify or merge existing software or other program languages in accomplishing information processing functions.  Additionally, when not engaged in equipment operations, an incumbent performs a variety of clerical duties.

• Operates computer equipment and related peripheral equipment such as scanners, and printers.

• Maintains records by utilizing electronic management systems or programs, recording, editing, sorting, retrieving and revising data, correspondence, reports, statistical tables, forms and other textual materials and documents; 

• Compiles, verifies the accuracy of, and analyzes data, including the preparation of charts from multiple divisions of the organization, and prepares this data as reports for administration, local, regional and state regulatory agencies, and the Board of Education;

• Assigns and reviews work and instructs employees in specialized clerical and/or information processing activities specific to the division;

• Makes file searches, retrieves and prints data in standard software format, as well as creates custom reports and documents;

• Sets up appropriate controls on computer for margination, line spacing, paragraph, heading and footer information and other controls as necessary for document amendment or production;

• Prints completed documents to draft or letter quality as appropriate and forwards to supervisor or administrator for review;

• Confers with superiors on projects as to procedures; machine time, rate of output and difficulties encountered;

• Assists in training new personnel and staff on information processing equipment(and custom software) as requested;

• Uses local or wide area network for electronic mail, communication, data transfer, and searches;

• Prepares operator training materials and information equipment/software documentation;

• Communicates regularly with other BOCES departments, outside agencies and school districts;

• Performs a variety of clerical functions related to the position.