Office clerk jobs in West Hartford, CT

Introduction Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) is a constituent unit of the Board of Regents for Higher Education (BOR), Connecticut State Colleges and Universities. As one of the State of Connecticut institutions of higher learning, this university offers undergraduate and graduate programs that weave together liberal arts and professional education and instill a desire for life-long learning. We are recruiting for a full-time Secretary 2 position to support the Nursing department located at WCSU's Midtown Campus, located at 181 White Street in Danbury, CT. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU: * Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page! * Professional growth and development opportunities * A healthy work/life balance to all employees POSITIONS HIGHLIGHTS: * Full-time * 40 hours per week * Work Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm ABOUT THE ROLE: The incumbent in this role will be responsible for the full range of secretarial support duties as well as a wide variety of functional coverage and back-up support as needed to faculty and staff, to include: * Serving as a welcoming professional and student-centered, first point of contact for students, faculty and staff; * Providing support to the Department Chairperson, along with providing general support to department faculty; * Calendar management; * Generating, processing, maintaining, and filing contracts for part-time faculty; * Generating, processing, maintaining and filing contracts for outside agencies; * Administering time sheets through CORE-CT; * Preparing honorariums, faculty workload forms, travel forms, purchase requisitions; * P-card tracking, maintaining budget accounts; * Creating correspondence as well as proofreading correspondence by the chairs or others in the department; * Submitting maintenance requests, ordering and maintaining office supplies; * In consultation with the Chairperson, giving permissions and overrides to students via Banner; * Accepting applications, documents and checks for annual department events; * Compiling data for report preparation; * Preparing, tracking and distributing various reports. 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If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below. * Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency. * Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. 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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK) In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of secretarial support functions requiring an understanding of organizational policies and procedures. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Performs a variety of secretarial duties as described in the following areas: * TYPING: * Using computers, tablets, and other electronic equipment, formats and types a full range of correspondence, reports, bills, drafts, etc. from rough draft, transcription, dictated notes, etc.; * Proofreads for content; * Edits using knowledge of grammar, punctuation and spelling. * FILING: * Designs office filing systems; * Organizes and maintains files (including confidential files); * Maintains, updates and reviews reference materials and manuals. * CORRESPONDENCE: * Composes complex letters and/or memoranda, etc. (e.g., explaining department practices/policies) for own or supervisor's signature. * REPORT WRITING: * Compiles information from a variety of sources and prepares narrative or statistical reports, exercising judgment in the selection of items to be included. * INTERPERSONAL: * Greets and directs visitors; * Answers phones and screens incoming calls; * Provides advice to callers regarding policy and procedures (e.g., citing a regulation to solve a specific problem); * Coordinates with others both within and outside of the organization on a variety of non-routine matters. * PROCESSING: * Screens letters, memos, reports and other materials to determine action required; * May make recommendations to the supervisor. * SECRETARY: * Arranges and coordinates meetings (including space and equipment); * Researches, assembles and coordinates meeting materials (e.g., charts, graphs, reports); * Writes minutes of meetings, lectures, conferences, etc. from rough draft; * Takes notes and/or meeting minutes; * Prepares expense accounts; * Makes travel arrangements. * OFFICE MANAGEMENT: * Maintains an inventory of supplies and equipment; * Orders supplies when necessary; * Completes, processes and maintains paperwork for purchasing (e.g., orders, requisitions, invoices, etc.); * Maintains time and attendance records; * Assists in preparing and monitoring the office budget (e.g., compiles figures, reviews statistical reports, verifies expense items); * Designs and initiates new forms and procedures to facilitate workflow; * Performs related duties as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY * Considerable knowledge of * office systems and procedures; * proper grammar, punctuation and spelling; * Knowledge of * business communications; * department's/unit's policies and procedures; * business math; * Skills; * interpersonal skills; * oral and written communication skills; * Ability to * schedule and prioritize office workflow; * operate office equipment which includes computers, tablets, and other electronic equipment; * operate office suite software; * take notes (shorthand, speedwriting or other method acceptable to the supervisor). MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE Three (3) years of experience above the routine clerk level in office support or secretarial work. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE One (1) year of the General Experience must have been as a Secretary 1 or its equivalent. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED College training in the secretarial sciences may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of two (2) years. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Preference will be given to applicants with the following experience/training: * Excellent written and verbal communication * Pleasant telephone and reception demeanor * Attention to detail, accuracy and proofreading experience * Proven experience in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, Teams and Word * Budgeting experience * Experience with Banner * Customer service experience * Front desk reception experience * Office management experience Conclusion AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.