Research Leadership Program Support Specialist

US-Agricultural-Research-Servic; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) seeks a capable Personal Assistant to support the Research Leader and other staff. The role involves secretarial, administrative, and program support duties enabling leadership to focus on the organization’s mission.

Qualified applicants will have experience preparing or reviewing financial documents, tracking forms or reports, and coordinating travel, with a typing speed of 40 wpm. Location to be determined after selection.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing or reviewing financial documents.
• Experience tracking financial forms or reports.
• Experience coordinating travel for staff.
• Typing speed of 40 words per minute or faster.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial and administrative support to the Research Leader and other professional staff.
• Prepare and review financial documents and assist with reports.
• Coordinate all aspects of travel for staff or supervisors.
• Ensure compliance with regulations for program administration.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Record keeping

Travel coordination

Office procedures

Job description

USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) seeks a capable Personal Assistant to support the Research Leader and other staff. The role involves secretarial, administrative, and program support duties enabling leadership to focus on the organization’s mission.

Qualified applicants will have experience preparing or reviewing financial documents, tracking forms or reports, and coordinating travel, with a typing speed of 40 wpm. Location to be determined after selection.