Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Job overview
The Clerical Assistant supports the Office of Enrollment & Attendance by performing secretarial and clerical tasks to facilitate enrollment, attendance, and administrative operations within the school district.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves providing clerical support, preparing reports and correspondence, managing phone communications, handling data entry in the Division database, coordinating meetings and events, responding to enrollment inquiries, and supporting day-to-day operational needs.
Experience and skills
Requires a high school degree or equivalent with 2 years of relevant experience; proficiency in Microsoft Excel and knowledge of PowerSchool and PowerSchool Enrollment are essential; excellent verbal and written communication skills are also required.
Company information
Memphis-Shelby County Schools is a public school district serving the Memphis area, focusing on educational services and student enrollment management.
Team overview
The position supports the Office of Enrollment & Attendance, working within a team responsible for student enrollment and attendance processes.
Company overview
Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) is the largest public school district in Tennessee, serving over 100,000 students across more than 200 schools. The district focuses on providing high-quality education through innovative programs, community partnerships, and a commitment to equity and excellence. MSCS generates revenue primarily through state and local funding, supplemented by federal grants and private donations. The district has a rich history, including a significant merger with the Shelby County Schools in 2013, which aimed to streamline operations and improve educational outcomes for all students.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight clerical and secretarial experience, emphasizing skills in data entry, report preparation, and managing communications as outlined in the job description.
Focus on showcasing proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerSchool, and PowerSchool Enrollment, as these are key tools for the role supporting the Office of Enrollment & Attendance.
Apply through multiple platforms including the Memphis-Shelby County Schools official careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility for the Clerical Assistant position.
Connect with current employees in the Enrollment & Attendance division on LinkedIn to ask about the role; use ice breakers such as commenting on recent enrollment initiatives or asking for advice on succeeding in the department.
Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords like 'clerical support,' 'data entry,' 'PowerSchool,' 'Microsoft Excel,' 'enrollment,' and 'customer communication' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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