Job Description
Join our mission to serve America's heroes! The Minneapolis VA Health Care System seeks an immediate-hire Administrative Specialist to support critical veteran services. This temporary position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while gaining valuable federal experience. Work in a dynamic environment dedicated to providing exceptional care to our nation's veterans.
Responsibilities
- Process and manage veteran benefit applications with 100% accuracy
- Coordinate multi-departmental communications and scheduling
- Utilize VA systems (VISTA, VBA) for data entry and record maintenance
- Respond to veteran inquiries via phone, email, and in-person channels
- Prepare official correspondence and reports for leadership review
- Support special events and outreach initiatives for veterans
- Ensure compliance with federal regulations and VA protocols
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship required (per federal guidelines)
- Minimum 2 years administrative support experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Ability to obtain and maintain VA background clearance
- Exceptional communication and customer service skills
- Experience with federal databases preferred
- Ability to work flexible hours including occasional weekends
- Pass pre-employment drug screening