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Administrative Secretary

HRCAP Employment
Newport News, Virginia, United States Posted Sep 29, 2026
Full-time

About this role

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: To assist with a variety of administrative tasks. To contribute to the efficiency of the overall organization by ensuring assigned administrative duties are carried out timely and efficiently.

SUPERVISOR: Director of Administration

DUTIES INCLUDE:

  • Assists in planning appointments, annual awards dinner, board meetings, special events, conferences etc.

  • Attend meetings and keep minutes

  • Receive and screen phone calls and redirect them when appropriate

  • Make travel arrangements for executives

  • Handle confidential documents ensuring they remain secure

  • Prepare invoices or financial statements and provide assistance in bookkeeping

  • Monitor office supplies and negotiate terms with suppliers to ensure the most cost-effective orders

  • Maintain electronic and paper records ensuring information is organized and easily accessible

  • Conduct research and prepare presentations or reports

  • Assist Director of Administration

  • Serve as primary contact with Eastern Data and Cobb Technologies

  • Able to create professional, visual designs using Canva’s tools, templates, and features.

  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Proven experience as administrative secretary or similar administrative role
  • Proficient in MS Office and “back-office” software
  • In depth knowledge of office management and basic accounting procedures as well as technical vocabulary of community action programs
  • Familiarity with basic research methods and reporting techniques
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills
  • Outstanding communication and negotiation abilities
  • Integrity and confidentiality
  • High school diploma and five years of experience as an administrative secretary or similar administrative role; or Associates degree in business administration or related field with 3 years of proven experience as an administrative secretary or similar administrative role

Benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Eligible part-time employees have access

  • to the Employee Assistance Program, including up to three (3) confidential

  • counseling sessions per issue at no cost.

  • Additional details are provided in the HRCAP Employee Handbook and Summary

  • Plan Documents.

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