Administrative Assistant - Veterans Directed Program

Newport News, VA 23606
3/29/2025

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Position Description

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - Veterans Directed Program

Peninsula Agency on Aging (PAA) is currently seeking an individual to serve as the Administrative Assistant to support the Veterans Directed Program in helping Veterans live at home and remain a part of their community.

Introduction
Peninsula Agency on Aging has been providing services that have enabled seniors to live independently since 1974. Our mission is to support the independence and quality of life of Peninsula residents, primarily 60 years and over, by advocating, arranging, or providing vital human services.

Core Competencies
Our staff value and model empathy and compassion, reliability, ability, respect for all, and communicating with kindness.

Key Responsibilities
As the Administrative Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the Veterans Directed Program with typical tasks including data entry, filing, managing reporting tools and preparing reports, coordinating special projects, producing spreadsheets, and other general administrative tasks.

Essential Skills and Experience
We are looking for applicants with any combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associate's in Business Administration with general knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, equipment, clerical techniques, and Microsoft Office Suite. Applicants must also have the ability to model our values, type and make mathematical calculations, establish and maintain effective working relationships, possess strong people skills, understand and follow written and oral instructions.

Benefits
In addition to our highly accessible central location in Newport News, Peninsula Agency on Aging offers a competitive hourly rate, vacation and sick leave, agency paid life insurance, 403b plan, and an inclusive work environment that is flexible, friendly, positive, and rewarding.

Hourly Range - $14.31-$15.16, Full-time, 8:30 AM -5:00 PM. 5 days/week.

Individuals age 60+ encouraged to apply.

Senior Friendly Workplace, Inclusive Workplace, Equal Opportunity Employer, Affirmative Action Employer, Drug free workplace,


Please apply online at http://www.paainc.org and select “About Us” then “Employment Opportunities.”

Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.31 to $15.16 per HOUR