Administrative Assistant ; Local Government

The Administrative Assistant 1 position with the Northumberland County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) offers a chance to support important services that help older adults stay informed and independent. This role brings variety, purpose, and the satisfaction of making a positive impact every day. It is a great opportunity to build strong administrative skills while working in a supportive environment. Join the Area Agency on Aging and discover the difference you can make.

This position supports key administrative and program functions that keep services for older adults running smoothly. It involves coordinating activities, assisting the public, and helping the agency meet important program requirements. As an Administrative Assistant 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Coordination: Coordinate the PA MEDI program and support related activities
• Volunteer Support: Recruit and train volunteers who provide health insurance counseling
• Public
  
  Education:
  
  Provide information to Medicare enrollees and assist with presentations to the community
• Client Assistance: Guide older adults through applications, appeals, claims, and insurance comparisons
• Report Preparation: Prepare required reports, review correspondence, and complete administrative research
• Agency Support: Assist agency departments, participate in trainings, and maintain professional communication

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non‑negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Such training as may have been gained through graduation from a four‑year college or university;
  or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the Residency Guidelines.
• Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Northumberland County. If no eligible candidates who live within Northumberland County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.