Typist II at SUNY Onondaga Community College

SUNY Onondaga Community College, located in Syracuse, NY is currently recruiting for a Typist II 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The work involves responsibility for performing complex clerical processing and maintenance of records, as well as a variety of office support activities. All of these functions require skilled use of computerized equipment with a word processing function. Under general supervision, employees in this class perform advanced clerical and routine secretarial tasks that include the use of word processing packages, spreadsheets, and database programs producing final copy that is accurate, grammatically correct and appropriately formatted. The principal emphasis of this position is upon the wide variety of clerical tasks performed, which require the application of independent judgment and clerical knowledge. Work, other than typing, is similar in nature and level to that found in the Clerk II class. Supervision may be exercised over a small number of employees assisting in routine clerical and typing tasks. Work is evaluated through observation of operations and review of correspondence, typewritten materials and completed work. Incumbents may be required to successfully pass a background check. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

• Types from copy, rough draft or general instructions, forms, accounting and financial statements, court records, letters, payrolls, receipts, case histories, vouchers, departmental reports, permits or other materials, frequently requiring independent action and discretion on problems encountered.
• Uses word processing packages, spreadsheets and data base programs to perform the more difficult and complex clerical processing and maintenance activities such as reports and other related documents.
• Checks accuracy and completeness of documents and applications, forms presented for filing, recording, or other administrative action; issues licenses and permits of various kinds; prepares deeds and certificates.
• Receives and examines legal instruments such as liens, mortgages, and business certificates for compliance with pertinent statutory requirements; supervises the recording, indexing, and filing of documents.
• Examines payment claims of vendors for accuracy; checks contract claims relating to road construction, sewers and buildings.
• Maintains attendance, personnel, and payroll records; makes out work sheets; posts assignments.
• Prepares requisitions; receives and distributes supplies; keeps perpetual inventory and consumption records.
• Composes routine letters or types from rough copy, reports, letters, statements, tabulations, vouchers and legal documents.
• May supervise a small number of clerical personnel engaged in routine clerical duties.

When Assigned to Onondaga Community College:

• Triage student traffic (walk-ins, calls, emails) in Academic Schools.
• Assist with student outreach via phone and email.
• Faculty support, with direction from Chair, including faculty course assignments, syllabi collection, filing of end of semester data collection.
• Utilizes appropriate methods for interacting effectively and professionally with persons of all ages and from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial and ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, lifestyles and physical abilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Promotion: One (1) year of permanent competitive class status as a Typist I, Typist I (Spanish Speaking), Stenographer I or Data Entry Equipment Operator.

Open Competitive: 

• Two (2) years of office experience, or its part-time equivalent, which must have included typing and clerical work as a primary function of the job; or
• Associate's degree from an accredited university, college or foreign equivalency in Business or Administrative Assistant, or a closely related field, which must have included coursework in typing, keyboarding and/or word processing.

Note: Post-secondary education from a regionally accredited college, university or business school or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with a concentration in Secretarial Science or Administrative Assistant may be substituted for the above experience on a year for year basis.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Good knowledge of general office terminology, procedures, and clerical techniques.
• Good knowledge of proper grammatical usage, punctuation and spelling.
• Working knowledge of equipment and systems used in an office.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate basic information clearly and courteously by telephone or in person.
• Ability to make minor decisions in accordance with laws and regulations and to apply these to work problems.
• Ability to assign, supervise and review the work of a small group of clerical personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with co-workers, superiors and the public.
• Ability to make arithmetical computations and tabulations accurately and with reasonable speed.
• Ability to manipulate an alphanumeric keyboard to produce letters, reports, charts and other documents with a high degree of accuracy and within required time frames.

Additional Information:

CSEA position grade 5, anticipated salary is $43,952.  Person hired for the position must meet the minimum qualifications listed here as this hire is approved through Onondaga County Civil Service.

• Onondaga Community College offers a generous and competitive benefits package including:
  • New York State Local Retirement System (pension)
  • Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance plans 
• Onondaga Community College participates in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for eligible borrowers.

Application Instructions:

• For full consideration, please attach a cover letter, resume and unofficial transcript related to the field.  
• The three (3) references listed on the application must be professional references, one must be from a current or former supervisor.  Finalists will be notified before references are checked.
• Offers are contingent on the completion of a background check, and official transcripts are required upon hire. 

Please contact [email protected] with any questions.

SUNY OCC Careers

Onondaga Community College, located in Syracuse, NY, is a college of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and one of 30 locally sponsored community colleges throughout New York State. Onondaga County is our sponsor. We offer two-year degree programs that serve as transfer opportunities to baccalaureate degree programs at four-year campuses or for direct entry to the workforce. We also offer certificate programs that can generally be completed in one year. Onondaga is a diverse educational learning community. We are committed to creating and maintaining an atmosphere where individuality is not only recognized - but encouraged - to contribute to the fabric of the campus environment. We continue to serve the educational and economic development needs of the region and proudly boast more than 40,000 alumni.

Onondaga Community College does not discriminate against any persons of groups based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics or carrier status, military status (including US Veteran status), domestic violence victim status, prior criminal conviction, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Onondaga Community College complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination laws.