Office Specialist I- OFA Guidance Position Available In Tioga, New York

Office Specialist I•

OFA Guidance JobID:

577

Position Type:

Secretarial/Clerical

Date Posted:

6/16/2025

Location:

Owego Free Academy

Date Available:

Closing Date:

06/23/2025

Category:

Secretarial/Clerical

Date Posted:

6/16/2025

Location:

Owego Free Academy

Date of Availability:

Date Closing:

06/23/2025
Office Specialist I•Building Level
Owego Free Academy
Civil Service•

NYS HELPS

program 12 Months
Position Purpose
Under the direct supervision of the Principal, to assist with the daily administrative tasks performed in the school building, including but not limited to: Essential Job Functions
Assists with the copying and distribution of documents and other materials (e.g., correspondence, bulletins, reports) for administrative, instructional and clerical staff.
Assists in maintaining documents, files and records for the purpose of providing up-to-date reference.
Assists with answering telephone calls, and provides information and assistance to callers.
Assists in distributing incoming mail appropriately.
Assists in maintaining inventories of supplies and materials for the purpose of ensuring items’ availability.
Assists in supervising and managing students in non-classroom activities such as cafeteria, recess, and busing.
Additional Duties
Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment
Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.
Travel Requirements
Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed.
Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word).
Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
Effective writing and verbal communication skills.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Work in standard office and school building environments.
Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Note:

Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position.
Qualifications Profile
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
High School diploma or equivalent.
Prior successful clerical experience preferred.

FLSA Status:

Non-exempt