Clerical Assistant Two Jobs in Center Line, MI (NOW HIRING)

Job Description
Job Title
Position Title: Clerical Series Level II
Location: Various School Locations
Salary: $16.47-$18.56/hr.
Reports to: Principal
Bargaining Unit: DAEOE
Telecommuting Eligibility: School-based. Not eligible for telecommuting.
Benefits Eligibility: Yes
In accordance with the Agreement between the Detroit Association of Educational Office Employees (DAEOE) and the Detroit Public Schools Community District, the following vacancy is announced:
Position Summary:
The Clerical II will support the front office by greeting visitors and parents, assisting with enrollment and general clerical office functions daily.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Candidate must possess a High School Diploma or GED Certificate.
• One or more years of accounting coursework helpful.
• Must have one to two years related bookkeeping work experience required; candidate must be familiar Microsoft Office -- Word, Excel, Access; experience with QuickBooks software, etc.
• Must have strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills and the ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Accountability: Able to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions
• Accuracy: Able to perform work accurately and thoroughly
• Integrity and clarity in all communications and interactions
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking and organizational skills
• Able to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced and achievement-oriented environment
• Strong problem-solving and project management skills
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and take initiative
• Willingness to go above and beyond to contribute to the success of a dynamic team committed to a new future for Detroit education
• Personal alignment with the District's mission, vision and core values
• Ability to build and cultivate relationships with a wide variety of internal and, where appropriate, external stakeholders
• Customer orientation: Able to take care of customer needs while following company procedures.
• Demonstrated track record of success in:

• Coalition and relationship building across a diverse group of stakeholders
• Supporting significant cross-functional initiatives in diverse and complex organizational settings

Essential Functions
1. Maintain supporting documentation for cash receipts and disbursements.
2. Maintain timely and accurate general ledgers and/or trial balances and perform bank reconciliations monthly.
3. Maintain accurate and appropriate records and files relative to the effective operation of the office and/or bookstore.
4. Answer phones, greet visitors.
5. Perform other clerical duties as assigned.
6. Monitor the procurement of goods and services utilizing the Districts e-procurement system. This includes creating requisitions, receiving on goods and services and following up on outstanding purchase orders.
Security Clearance:
Internal Applicants
If you are a current Detroit Public Schools Community District employee, you do not have to submit to a new security clearance, unless your new role requires a different type of criminal background check.
External Applicants
In alignment with Michigan law, if you are hired to fill a position, you will be required to submit to a Detroit Public Schools Community District criminal background check. Information regarding required background checks will be shared at point of hire.
Method of Application:
Applicants must apply through the online application system. Only applications submitted through the online application system will be considered for any posted position and all applications require a resume to be considered.
Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of offer to hire. Teaching service outside of the Detroit Public Schools Community District must be verified by the applicant's prior employer(s) prior to hire. It is the applicant's responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested.
Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources via e-mail at [email protected] or phone at (313) 873-6897.
DPSCD does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability and/or religion. Contact the Civil Rights Coordinator for more information at (313) 240-4377 or detroitk12.org/compliance.