Benefits Assistant, Administrative​/Clerical

Working Title:

Benefits Assistant – Admin and Office Spec III

Role Code: 19013-SW | FLSA:
Nonexempt | Pay Band: 03 | Position Number: 280W1687

Agency:
Northern VA Community College Division NV280-VP Administration

Work Location:

Fairfax County – 059 | Hiring Range: $25/hr | Emergency/Essential Personnel | No EEO Category

F-Admin Supp | Full Time or Part Time | Part Time

Telework options are subject to change based on business needs.

Bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference:
None specified.

Work Schedule:

Monday to Friday – Five hours each day.

Sensitive Position – No Job Description

• 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

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

• 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.

Operation of a State Vehicle:
None
Supervises Employees:
No
Required Travel:
Some – campus to campus

Contact Name:
Shiwanda Key
Email: skey
Phone:

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI).

Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link:
https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..aspx or call DARS at , or DBVI at

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link:
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The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non‑merit factors.

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

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