Senior Program Assistant, Biomedical & Health Sciences

National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Transportation subsidies

Job summary

National Academies is seeking an Office Administration professional responsible for complex clerical tasks, coordination of meetings, and communications. The role involves planning in-person and virtual events, managing materials, and supporting research-related tasks in a hybrid work environment in Washington, DC.

This position requires strong Microsoft Office skills, four years of related experience, and the ability to collaborate across departments while maintaining accurate records and

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or equivalent
• Four years of related experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to plan and support extensive meeting activities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex clerical and administrative tasks including scheduling, writing and editing correspondence, and maintaining documents.
• Coordinate and execute logistical arrangements for internal and external meetings and workshops (virtual and in-person).
• Update databases and respond to inquiries; manage email and distribution lists; coordinate website updates.
• May assist with formatting, editing, and proofreading publications and coordinate with printers/publishers.
• May perform basic research activities such as gathering citations and literature searches.

Skills

Meeting planning

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Administrative support

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

National Academies is seeking an Office Administration professional responsible for complex clerical tasks, coordination of meetings, and communications. The role involves planning in-person and virtual events, managing materials, and supporting research-related tasks in a hybrid work environment in Washington, DC.

This position requires strong Microsoft Office skills, four years of related experience, and the ability to collaborate across departments while maintaining accurate records and