Job Description
Join our dedicated team at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in New Orleans as a Part-Time Administrative Specialist. This flexible opportunity allows you to contribute meaningfully to veteran services while maintaining work-life balance. You'll provide essential support in a mission-driven environment, ensuring seamless operations and exceptional service delivery to our nation's heroes. Enjoy competitive pay, federal benefits eligibility, and the pride of serving those who served us.
Responsibilities
- Manage scheduling, correspondence, and record-keeping for department operations
- Assist with veteran benefit application processing and documentation
- Coordinate meetings, events, and travel arrangements for staff
- Utilize federal databases for case tracking and reporting
- Provide frontline support to veterans and their families
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on special projects
- Maintain compliance with federal privacy regulations (HIPAA/VA policies)
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (college degree preferred)
- Minimum 1 year administrative support experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Ability to obtain and maintain federal background clearance
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
- Excellent communication and customer service abilities
- Experience with federal databases or veteran services preferred
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision