Data Entry Clerk

Job Code:  43-9021                                                    Salary: $15.63 - $19.26

Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt                                   Location: Early Learning Center (ELC)

Department: Education                                             Reports to: Office Manager

Telecommute: No                                                     Fleet:  Yes                                                     

SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Office Manager, the Data Entry Clerk will work with all administrative staff at the ELC to collect, analyze and review all data required to improve the programs performance.     

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Adhere to all policies, standards, and procedures as dictated by Tribal Personnel Policies, NYS OCFS Child Care Licensing Regulations, the ELC Behavior Management Plan, the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct, Head Start Program Performance Standards, PL102-477 regulations and all other applicable regulations pertaining to health, safety and sanitation.
• Compile, sort and verify the accuracy of the data before it is entered and maintain logs of activities and completed work.
• Ability to become a data interpretation expert, should have knowledge of data analysis tools and computer systems technology.
• Analyze data with standard statistical methods, providing written summary of data analyses.
• Attend staff meetings, professional meetings, conferences, training, workshops to maintain and improve professional competence, as well as meetings with other programs that service our target population.
• Coordinates data updates with program manager and/or program coordinators.
• Provide technical assistance related to each tracking system.
• Assists ELC staff with reports and proposals.  
• Other job duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No direct supervisory duties required

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Due to the sensitive nature of information and personnel files, strict confidentiality must be maintained at all times.

• Ability to independently operate standard office equipment including personal computer.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Must be willing to travel and work evenings/weekends.
• Must have a strong awareness of community resources.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED AND
• One (1) year of experience in a related field. 

Preferred

• Associates degree in a related field. 

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Possess strong computer skills (i.e. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and experience with varying databases. Excellent writing and communications skills, strong organizational and interpersonal skills is a must. 

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: 

• Exhibit a friendly and courteous manner while maintaining a high level of professionalism in relationships with children, families, visitors, colleagues, other staff members, management, and community members.
• Positively deal with crisis situations. Deal with hostile, aggressive persons or situations.
• Be aware and sensitive to the needs that may arise when handling stressful and demanding circumstances.  Immediate debriefing will be made available.
• Assist in maintaining a safe working environment in the ELC.
• Promote a positive image of the ELC and foster a climate of respect and integrity.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to implement regulations that govern programs for young children; acknowledging that all staff will cooperate to implement a program that far exceeds minimum regulations.
• Ability to ensure that the rights and needs of children are the highest priority, while also recognizing the needs of other family members.
• To provide needed human and financial resources that will benefit families and children.
• To contribute to the ongoing review, evaluation and modification of services as needed by the community, families and children.
• To provide information about the services of the program to the community and to engage staff in cooperative problem solving, planning and continuing evaluation of themselves and the program.

The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe strives to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to the policy of non-discrimination based on race, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, physical disability, veteran status or any other non-job-related factor. The SRMT will give preference to the qualified native applicant.

Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license in accordance with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Fleet Policy. 

The successful candidate must pass a test for illegal substances prior to employment being confirmed. 

The successful candidate must pass a criminal background check prior to employment.