Strategic Program Support Specialist for Research Leaders

Jaes Program; Lexington (KY); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The United States Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) seeks a skilled Administrative Assistant to support the Research Leader and professional staff with secretarial and programmatic duties. You will coordinate travels, budgets, contracts, and procurement while maintaining efficient unit operations.

Responsibilities include preparing materials for manuscripts, editing for clarity, and developing new administrative processes to meet unit needs.

Formación

• Provides secretarial and administrative support to the Research Leader and staff.
• Coordinates travel, budget, purchasing and HR tasks.
• Develops and implements new administrative processes to meet unit needs.

Responsabilidades

• Participates in program planning support such as research project coordination.
• Serves as the primary administrative contact for the Unit.
• Performs tasks using online systems.
• Prepares graphics, photos/slides, and tables from data for leadership.
• Coordinates manuscript and report processing for public information; edits for structure and clarity.
• May serve on special committees or projects.

Conocimientos

Project coordination

Travel documentation

Budget coordination

Agreements

Procurement

HR administration

Administrative support

Descripción del empleo

The United States Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) seeks a skilled Administrative Assistant to support the Research Leader and professional staff with secretarial and programmatic duties. You will coordinate travels, budgets, contracts, and procurement while maintaining efficient unit operations.

Responsibilities include preparing materials for manuscripts, editing for clarity, and developing new administrative processes to meet unit needs.