University System of Maryland          Job Class Specification TITLE: IT DATA ENTRY OPERATOR JOB CODE: N05IEW FLSA: NONEXEMPT JOB TYPE: SYSTEMWIDE EEO6: H50 JOB FAMILY/SERIES: COM ENT IPED-SOC: 43-9021

APPROVED BY: Chancellor's Designee: EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2001 Donald Tynes, Director of Human Resources

JOB SUMMARY

Under direct supervision, operates keyboard or other data entry device
to record data onto various electronic storage media.

PRIMARY DUTIES

1.  Enters alphabetic, numeric, or symbolic data from various source
    documents into computer, using an electronic keyboard or optical
    scanner.

2.  Ensures accuracy of data by comparing it against source documents.
    Deletes incorrect data and re-enters corrections into the system.

3.  Maintains records of work completed.

4.  Prepares routine reports and disseminates these according to
    established procedures.

5.  Responds to routine inquiries and resolves routine problems that
    are either data or machine related.

6.  Performs related duties such as compiling, sorting and counting
    data to be entered.

7.  Operates standard office equipment such as personal computer, data
    entry devices, word processors, microfilm readers, printers, and
    photocopiers.

8.  Performs general clerical duties such as typing, filing, and
    answering phones.

Note: The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a
representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of
this job. Incumbents perform other related duties assigned. Specific
duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:  High School Diploma or GED.

EXPERIENCE: One year in the operation of electronic keyboards or other
data entry devices.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Ability to operate a keyboard or other data entry device.

OTHER: Except for qualifications established by law, additional
related experience and formal education in which one has gained the
knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the
work of the job class may be substituted for the education or
experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college
credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

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