Administrative Assistant Veterans Services Center
Frederick, MD - USA
Job Summary
Starting Pay:
$18.26 HourlyPosition Description:
The Administrative Assistant Veteran Services Center acts as the primary point of contact for the Veteran Services Center responsible for greeting visitors answering screening and routing phone calls and managing front-desk administrative tasks. This position is also responsible for monitoring office security handle correspondence/mail manage calendars and ensure the reception area is organized providing essential customer service and support.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for receptionist duties including welcoming and assisting visitors to sign in with the SINE visitor management software answering screening and forwarding phone calls
Provides tours of the Veteran Services Center for first-time visitors
Receives all deliveries sorts and distributes incoming mail
Work with partners in the community to schedule space within the Center
Schedule and deconflict volunteer hours within the Center
Create and manage event flyers (physical & digital) within the Center
Maintains a clean professional reception area
Assists with event space set-up/tear-down
Maintains regular and consistent in-person attendance
Performs other related duties as needed
Minimum Qualifications (Education Experience Skills):
1-2 years of experience as an administrative professional
Strong customer service orientation
Must be proficient in Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook
Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to speak and read English proficiently
Military credentials preferred
Ability to pass a background and drug screening as applicable for the position
Reasonable Accommodation Statement:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
You will be eligible for a comprehensive Total Rewards package 1st of the month following 60 days of employment that includes the following:
- 5 Medical Plans
- Employer Funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
- 3 Dental Plans
- Vision Plan
- 401K
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off; Sick and Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- These are just a few highlights of our key benefit offerings!
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Required Experience:
Junior IC
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