Administrative Programs Assistant — Support Research Leadership

US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Washington, DC, supports the Northeast Area's Public Horticulture & Engagement Unit. This role serves as a personal assistant to the Research Leader and other staff, coordinating a broad suite of administrative and clerical tasks essential to program administration of the Management Unit.

Qualified candidates will have formal experience in office administration, the ability to arrange travel and HR actions, manage budgeting and procurement, and

Qualifications

• Experience providing administrative support in an office setting.
• Ability to manage travel arrangements, HR actions, budgeting, and program paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate a wide range of administrative and clerical tasks for the unit.
• Assist with travel arrangements, HR actions, budgeting, and program paperwork.
• Complete and track purchasing and procurement for the unit.
• Generate administrative data from databases and maintain time and attendance records.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Administrative support

Job description

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Washington, DC, supports the Northeast Area's Public Horticulture & Engagement Unit. This role serves as a personal assistant to the Research Leader and other staff, coordinating a broad suite of administrative and clerical tasks essential to program administration of the Management Unit.

Qualified candidates will have formal experience in office administration, the ability to arrange travel and HR actions, manage budgeting and procurement, and