Administrative Support Assistant

$44,529 - $64,328/Yr

United States Department of Veterans Affairs - Tuscaloosa, AL

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Tuscaloosa, AL

Administration of Human Resource Programs

About the position

The Administrative Support Assistant at the Department of Veterans Affairs Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center serves as a confidential secretary to the Senior Strategic Business Partner (SSBP) and is responsible for organizing and maintaining efficient office operations. This role supports the management and functionality of the Strategic Business Unit, including human resources, facilities, and public relations, while ensuring effective communication and administrative support within the unit.

Responsibilities

• Organizing and maintaining efficient office operations.
• Assisting the Senior Strategic Business Partner with the management of the Strategic Business Unit.
• Reviewing incoming work and determining necessary actions and time frames.
• Providing purchase card documents for approval and maintaining documentation.
• Reviewing outgoing reports and correspondence requiring signatures.
• Scheduling appointments and planning meetings according to supervisor's instructions.
• Performing timekeeping functions and training alternates as necessary.
• Making travel arrangements and organizing meetings and conferences.
• Composing non-technical correspondence and assembling information for reports and briefings.
• Conducting New Employee Orientation sessions and training programs.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required to apply for this job.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must meet time-in-grade requirements for GS-6 or GS-7 positions.
• Specialized experience equivalent to GS-5 for GS-6 or GS-6 for GS-7 positions.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in database management systems.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to establish priorities and set deadlines.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for federal employees.
• Access to a range of benefits designed for federal careers.