Program Support Assistant — Administrative & Data Specialist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Missouri is seeking a Program Support Assistant in the Nutrition and Food Services department at Harry S. Truman VA.

The role provides administrative, clerical, and technical support, including data management, document preparation, and calendar administration. Work hours are typically Monday–Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with office automation duties and timekeeping responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Typing at least 40 words per minute is required.
• One year of specialized experience in administrative support or related clerical duties is required.
• Experience with data collection, filing, and office record management is expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide wide variety of administrative, clerical, and technical support to Nutrition and Food Service.
• Use office automation tools such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases to support clerical work.
• Maintain appointment calendars, prepare letters and reports, and take meeting minutes as needed.
• Serve as timekeeper, process timecards, and track attendance.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Administrative support

Office data handling

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Database

Email

Desktop publishing

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Missouri is seeking a Program Support Assistant in the Nutrition and Food Services department at Harry S. Truman VA.

The role provides administrative, clerical, and technical support, including data management, document preparation, and calendar administration. Work hours are typically Monday–Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with office automation duties and timekeeping responsibilities.