Job Description
Join our dedicated team supporting Minnesota's veteran community! The VA Minneapolis Healthcare System seeks a detail-oriented Administrative Specialist to provide critical support in our benefits department. This part-time opportunity (24 hours/week) offers flexible scheduling while serving our nation's heroes with meaningful work.
Enjoy competitive federal benefits including paid leave, health insurance options, and retirement plans. No prior federal experience required – we provide comprehensive training for motivated candidates.
Responsibilities
- Process veteran benefit applications with 99% accuracy
- Manage electronic records using VA systems (VBA, VISTA)
- Coordinate with veteran families via phone/email inquiries
- Prepare correspondence and reports for senior leadership
- Support outreach events for veteran resource fairs
- Maintain compliance with federal privacy regulations (HIPAA)
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on case reviews
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (college preferred)
- 1+ years administrative/clerical experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
- Strong written/verbal communication skills
- U.S. citizenship required
- Ability to pass federal background check
- Experience with veterans' affairs preferred