Title: Administrative Assistant/ Receptionist– Support Services

State Role Title: Administrative Assistant/ Receptionist– Support Services

Hiring Range: $24.34 per hour

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Senate

Location: General Assembly Bldg

Agency Website: https://apps.senate.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Senate of Virginia is seeking reliable, experienced administrative professionals to support
the administrative functions of the General Assembly during its 2025 legislative session that runs from January 8, 2025 through February 22, 2025.

The staff of the Senate Clerk’s Office is nonpartisan. Political neutrality is imperative so staff can maintain the confidence of all members of the legislature.

This is a non-benefited, temporary position.

Minimum Qualifications

The ideal candidate would have the ability to multi-task; work effectively with limited
supervision; and have demonstrable proficiency with current technology/telecommunications in
a workplace setting, particularly email and calendar applications. Success in this role requires
skill in office procedures, typing, exceptional communication, and the ability to interact
effectively with elected officials and the public in a demanding customer service environment.

Additional Considerations

Legal experience is a plus. Excellent telephone presence, proficiency with Google applications,
mail merges, and the ability to type 65+ WPM are also highly desirable skills.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

In order to be considered for this position, you must complete the online application, including a
copy of your cover letter and resume.

Applicants must pass a background check as a condition of employment.

Parking or bus passes will be provided.

Contact Information

Name: Jennifer Welch

Phone: (804) 698-7460

Email: jwelch@senate.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.