Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Administrative Support Specialist (1214)
Career Insights for Office / Administrative Assistant (General)
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Virginia data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
An Office or Administrative Assistant performs administrative work in an office. Works in a wide variety of office settings, such as a company or business, or a government office or school. Manages paper and electronic files, uses office equipment including computers, responds to phone calls and emails, routes mail and maintains calendars and schedules.
$44,283 / year median in Virginia
-6% projected decline
Job Description
Administrative Support Specialist (1214) (Full-Time)
Location:
Petersburg, VA
Minimum Degree:
High School Diploma/GED
Department:
Child & Adolescents
At Greater Reach, we are making behavioral health care accessible, compassionate and stigma-free. If you're driven by purpose and ready to help people feel seen, heard and supported, we want to hear from you! Here, you are not just joining a company; you're joining a mission.
We are offering a great opportunity for a full-time Administrative Support Specialist.
Responsibilities
This position is responsible for providing administrative support which requires understanding of processes, data, and/or operations of the department.
Requirements
High school diploma or general education diploma (GED).
Minimum one (1) year position related experience in mental health and/or medical setting administrative support.
Minimum one (1) year data entry and computer systems or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities.
Valid VA drivers license with an acceptable driving record.
Preferred
Three (3) years of data entry and computer systems.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Excellent customer service and professionalism.
Strong verbal and written communication with proper use of grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Excellent organizational skills with high level of attention to detail and ability to prioritize workload.
Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
Demonstrated proficiency in understanding and use of computer applications to include Microsoft Office.
Must be able to work independently with supervision, and complete assignments.
Ability to exercise sound judgment.
Has advanced understanding of processes, data, and/or operations of the department.
Special work conditions
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds (ex: supplies for meetings, etc).Work requires sitting, standing, typing, and home/community visits. May require evenings/weekends when needed to address board/agency functions. Travel throughout the catchment area as needed.
Fingerprints, State and FBI criminal record reports, drug test, and central registry report will be required upon selection. Our Agency maintains a drug-free workplace.
Annual Salary Range
Grade S-N1
$45,417.00 - $51,094.00