Job Description
Join the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as a Part-Time Administrative Specialist in Chicago. This rewarding opportunity allows you to serve our nation's heroes while maintaining work-life balance through a flexible 20-hour weekly schedule. Enjoy federal benefits including health insurance and retirement plans. Ideal for students, parents, or professionals seeking impactful part-time work.
Our downtown Chicago office offers modern facilities and a collaborative environment. You'll gain valuable federal experience while supporting veterans' services through critical administrative functions. Competitive hourly pay reflects the importance of your contributions to our mission.
Responsibilities
- Manage veteran benefit applications and documentation processing
- Coordinate scheduling and communications for veteran support programs
- Maintain accurate electronic and paper filing systems
- Assist with data entry and database management for veteran records
- Support outreach initiatives for veteran services in Chicago
- Collaborate with federal teams on administrative process improvements
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship required
- High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred
- 1+ years administrative or customer service 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