Career & Counseling Center Clerk

POSITION: Career & Counseling Center Clerk

SCHOOL YEAR: 2024-25

REPORTS TO: High School Office Manager

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Non-Exempt 211

HOURLY RATE: $18 - $20 Based on experience

Our Mission

The Charter School for Applied Technologies prepares students to attain family-sustaining careers by integrating career exploration and a lifelong learning culture.

The Charter School for Applied Technologies (CSAT) opened its doors in 2001 as a 700-student school serving grades K-6. Today, CSAT is a busy campus consisting of three distinct buildings (Elementary, Middle and High Schools), that host approximately 2,300 students from 19 different school districts throughout WNY.

Why CSAT?

We are a team inspired by our mission of preparing students to attain family-sustaining careers. If you are looking for a supportive culture providing professional development, training, and mentorship, this could be the place for you! Working as part of a team, you can make a positive and profound difference in the lives of the students we serve. Offering extensive classroom support and assistance with curriculum and instruction, we seek ambitious, creative, and dedicated staff to help make our vision a reality.

We offer outstanding healthcare benefits, a supportive work environment, generous paid time off and are part of the New York State retirement system.

Job Summary

The Guidance Office Clerk is a support role within the Counseling department. The Clerk works as a support to the counseling staff through consistent communication and efficient clerical support. The Clerk provides general office assistance as well as personal assistance to the Counselors and students. The Clerk attends to the administrative and organizational tasks needed to efficiently keep the office in order.

Essential Job Duties

Assist the Counseling staff in personalizing educational plans for all students

Receive and assist visitors in the Counseling office professionally and provide friendly, knowledgeable assistance

Organize and manage student information such as report cards, class ranking, disciplinary information, graduation requirements, or any record related to a student's profile

Respond to mail requests from colleges and other institutions for student academic records

Assist students with organizing and executing their college applications and job applications

Assist with enrollment and unenrollment

Produce high-quality documents, spreadsheets, and presentations for school staff, students, families, and school staff

Create and maintain an efficient department in support to the Counseling team that is organized, professional, and helpful

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Education, and Experience

This role requires a high school diploma or general education diploma (GED), some college is preferred.

A minimum of 3 years of clerical experience, preferably in a school.

Exceptional interpersonal skills, written/oral communication, organization, time-management, and flexibility

APPOINTMENT STATUS: Permanent

POSITION STATUS: Full-time

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION: Ability to operate various office equipment such as fax machines/copiers, proficiency with Windows computers and Microsoft Office suite.

New York State Education Department Fingerprinting is required for all positions. CSAT offers a very competitive salary, benefits and is a member of the New York State Retirement System.

The Charter School for Applied Technologies is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, veteran status, gender, sex (including pregnancy), or national origin, or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.