Job Description
Join our mission to serve America's heroes as a part-time Administrative Specialist in Oakland, CA. This federal role offers flexible hours while supporting critical veteran services. Enjoy competitive benefits, professional development, and the pride of public service. Located in downtown Oakland near public transit, this position is perfect for students, career-changers, or those seeking work-life balance.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. Veterans, women, and minorities are encouraged to apply. This is a rare opportunity to contribute to meaningful federal work without a full-time commitment.
Responsibilities
- Process and maintain veteran benefit applications with 99% accuracy
- Coordinate scheduling for 50+ weekly client appointments via federal systems
- Manage confidential records in compliance with VA regulations
- Respond to inquiries via phone, email, and in-person with professionalism
- Assist with data entry and report generation using VA-specific software
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on outreach initiatives
- Support document scanning and electronic filing operations
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship required
- Minimum 1 year administrative experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Ability to pass federal background check
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Ability to work 20-25 hours weekly with flexible scheduling