R&D Staff Assistant — Administrative & Meetings Lead

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Portland, OR seeks a Staff Assistant in the VA Medical Center's Research and Development (R&D) program.

You will report to the Administrative Officer/Administrative Director of R&D and collaborate with the ACOS, PI's, ORD HR, and ORD leadership to support daily operations. The role requires handling resource materials, meeting coordination, timekeeping, and maintaining essential records for investigations and program administration.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience GS-7 level includes day-to-day administrative support in a medical facility.
• Experience maintaining files, scheduling large meetings, and typing minutes.
• For GS-9 level, specialized experience includes project support in medical research, travel, and timekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Acquire and inventory resource materials and equipment (phones, computers, printers, etc.).
• Establish and maintain files for investigations, performance appraisals, and competency folders.
• Coordinate maintenance, service, repair, inventory, procurement, disposal and all related projects.

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Portland, OR seeks a Staff Assistant in the VA Medical Center's Research and Development (R&D) program.

You will report to the Administrative Officer/Administrative Director of R&D and collaborate with the ACOS, PI's, ORD HR, and ORD leadership to support daily operations. The role requires handling resource materials, meeting coordination, timekeeping, and maintaining essential records for investigations and program administration.