Program & Grants Administrative Assistant

USDA, Agricultural Research Service; Brookings Township (SD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The USDA-ARS North Central Agricultural Research Laboratory in Brookings, SD is seeking a Program Support Assistant to provide essential administrative support by coordinating research plans, progress reports, proposals, manuscripts, travel, grants and agreements, and Human Resources-related administrative tasks.

Directly supports the Research Leader and staff with administrative documentation using standard office software, digital tools and automated business or office systems.

Qualifications

• Provides administrative support for research plans, progress reports and proposals.
• Coordinates travel and meetings, travel reimbursements and documentation.
• Supports human resources administrative tasks and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate research plans, progress reports, proposals and manuscripts.
• Manage travel arrangements and meetings, including reimbursements.
• Assist with grants, agreements and HR-related tasks as needed.

Skills

Administrative support

Coordination

Travel arrangements

HR administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The USDA-ARS North Central Agricultural Research Laboratory in Brookings, SD is seeking a Program Support Assistant to provide essential administrative support by coordinating research plans, progress reports, proposals, manuscripts, travel, grants and agreements, and Human Resources-related administrative tasks.

Directly supports the Research Leader and staff with administrative documentation using standard office software, digital tools and automated business or office systems.