Benefits Assistant, Administrative​/Clerical

Title: Benefits Assistant

Agency: Northern VA Community College

Location: Fairfax County - 059

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: $25/hr

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

The Benefits Assistant will provide administrative support to the Benefits Team. They will be responsible for providing a high level of customer service to visitors, applicants, staff and faculty.

The Benefits Assistant will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Assigning tickets to the appropriate benefits team member
• Scan and electronically file benefits documentation
• Send new hire notices
• Coordinating logistics for vendor events, benefits fairs, and NOVAGives initiatives
• Drafting and sending articles to the Daily Flyer on benefits topics and events
• Other administrative support as needed

• Knowledge and ability to navigate the internet and use standard office computer systems
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to accurately interpret state policy
• Ability to build collaborative and mutually beneficial working relationships with people of varying backgrounds
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize daily activities
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in written and oral formats
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively with co-workers, colleagues across the College and general public
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Working knowledge of People Soft.
• Ability to manage confidential information and sensitive situations

• Some general office experience.
• Some experience in customer service.
• Some experience in MS office.

• Some experience in benefits administration to include demonstrated knowledge of COBRA, HIPAA laws, family and medical leave, workers’ compensation, and tax-deferred annuity plans laws and regulations.
• Some experience in human resources.