Renton Technical College is currently accepting applications for substitute secretaries. Persons in this position will temporarily replace permanent employees who are absent, and will work on call as needed. The work day is usually eight hours, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

1. Receives and screens telephone and personal callers; makes referrals as appropriate; answers substantive questions not requiring research or technical knowledge.
2. Maintains supervisor's calendar and schedules appointments and conferences without prior clearance; assures that supervisor is fully briefed on matters to be considered before scheduled meetings.
3. Composes and types routine correspondence and other documents and materials as required and approved by supervisor.
4. Organizes and types manuscripts and other documents and materials from rough draft, copy or verbal instructions.
5. Orders, receives, reads, and screens incoming correspondence and other material; drafts replies to general inquiries not requiring technical knowledge of the program(s) in question.
6. Maintains control records on incoming correspondence and action documents; reads outgoing correspondence for procedural and grammatical accuracy, conformance with general policy, factual correctness and adequacy of treatment; calls any deviations or inaccuracies to the attention of the writer.
7. Sorts and files a variety of documents and material according to relatively complex filing procedures; removes and logs materials and maintains appropriate status and file reports.
8. Receives requests for statistical or informative material concerning supervisor's programs which can be assembled from the record; advises when material can be furnished and prepares it personally or follows up to see that such material is prepared by staff within the specified time.
9. Orders, receives, and maintains inventory of office supplies; operates office equipment incidental to duties.
10. Assists in the administration of various departmental responsibilities as required by the supervisor.
11. Exercises independent judgment within specific guidelines and standards.
12. Extracts and compiles statistical data from a variety of source documents.
13. May verify totals on report forms, requisitions, or bills.
14. May collect fees, maintain collection records, verify and balance receipts, and prepare documents for bank deposit or transmittal to general office.
15. Posts invoices, vouchers, and other accounting, fiscal, and cost data under explicit instructions from the accounting office and supervisors.
16. Makes all necessary arrangements for travel.
17. Perform other related duties as assigned.
    

1. One year's experience in directly related educational responsibilities requiring occupational level typing and word processing.
2. Six months applicable college or business school training including on-the-job training may be substituted for the required work experience.
3. Ability to perform self directed job responsibilities and research; maintain a high level of confidentiality.
4. Demonstrated aptitude and competency for successful performance of the responsibilities listed.
5. Such alternatives and/or additional qualifications to the above as the college may find appropriate and acceptable.
   

The hourly rate for this position is $12.50.

A complete application includes:

•	Renton Technical College employment application (see above link) or call (425) 235-2296.
•	Cover letter, which describes your interest in this position and how you meet the essential functions and required qualifications, listed above.
•	Current resume, which includes dates of all employment.
•	Letters of recommendation in support of the application.

 

Please send all application materials to:

Human Resources
Renton Technical College
3000 N.E. 4th St.
Renton, Washington 98056

The person hired must provide proof of citizenship or other authorization for employment.
 

Assistance will be made available in the application and pre-employment screening process for applicants with disabilities who request such assistance in advance.