Grants Administrative Assistant for Research Programs

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Vacation

Sick leave

Job summary

SciTech Services, Bethesda, MD, is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide grant support to the National Institutes of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR). This full-time role supports pre- and post-award activities, budget reviews, and communications with grantees.

You will assist with grant preparation, track awards, and ensure compliance with NIH and HHS policies. Strong PC skills and discretion are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of related experience.
• Proficient in the use of personal computers and applicable software, such as Word, WordPerfect, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Access, etc.
• Knowledge of format, content, and use of various accounting and budget documents and systems.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with internal and external staff members, and to work independently.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work while maintaining confidentiality and handle sensitive matters diplomatically and discreetly.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, with a positive attitude.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with pre- and post-award activities, including the preparation of grant awards.
• Assess grant applications to ascertain allowability, allocability, reasonableness, and consistency of costs.
• Respond to inquiries concerning grants management policies and procedures, and status of individual awards.
• Communicate with NIH/NIDCR Program staff and grantees.
• Maintain official grant files and upload electronic documents into IMPAC II eGrants file groups.
• Provide advice and guidance on statutes, regulations, policies and procedures as they relate to the awards.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word

WordPerfect

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Access

Job description

SciTech Services, Bethesda, MD, is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide grant support to the National Institutes of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR). This full-time role supports pre- and post-award activities, budget reviews, and communications with grantees.

You will assist with grant preparation, track awards, and ensure compliance with NIH and HHS policies. Strong PC skills and discretion are essential for success in this role.