Job Description
Join our mission to serve America's heroes with a stable federal career opportunity. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a dedicated Administrative Specialist to support critical operations in New Orleans. This part-time role offers competitive benefits, job security, and the chance to make a meaningful impact. Immediate openings available with flexible scheduling options. Previous federal experience preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain electronic/digital records systems with 99.9% accuracy
- Process veterans' benefit applications and correspondence within SLA requirements
- Coordinate cross-departmental communications and scheduling
- Prepare routine reports using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Assist veterans with inquiries via phone, email, and in-person support
- Support compliance with federal regulations and VA protocols
- Train on specialized VA systems during onboarding period
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor's degree preferred)
- Minimum 1 year administrative or customer service experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data entry
- Ability to obtain and maintain federal background clearance
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Excellent verbal/written communication abilities
- U.S. citizenship required
- Ability to work 20-25 hours per week (flexible schedule)