Office Assistant III

This is an advanced classification that performs specialized clerical work of an administrative nature of varied scope and complexity requiring a broad knowledge of standardized policies and procedures, and confidentiality in the disposition of work matters. Work requires significant independent judgment, problem solving, and decision-making skills within prescribed limitations. Interprets guidelines to specific situations that are not covered by policies or procedures. Work includes the maintenance of various record systems, the creation of reports involving payroll, employee, student, departmental records, and statistical data. Work also includes composing routine memoranda, correspondence and written materials requiring knowledge of institutional policies and procedures, scheduling meetings, and making travel arrangements. Limited leadership may be exercised over small teams of co-workers or student employees. Occasional supervision and oversight is provided to employees in this classification.