Executive Assistant 3 (NIH)

$52,000 - $54,000/Yr

Edj Associates - Washington, DC

Full-time - Entry Level

Washington, DC

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Senior Administrative Assistant will provide essential administrative and clerical support to senior officials at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This role involves multitasking and assisting multiple team leaders, ensuring efficient office operations and communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform word processing and spreadsheet management.
• Conduct advanced internet research.
• Review and disseminate memoranda to staff and manage document control.
• Prepare purchase requests and review draft policies for grammar and format.
• Coordinate travel and manage data entry into travel systems.
• Compile equipment requirements for office staff.
• Communicate daily via phone and email.
• Assist with individual administrative and data analysis projects as needed.
• Create and analyze written documents for dissemination to leadership.
• Compile information for inquiries and reports.
• Develop and maintain tracking tools for reporting data.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred) or High School Diploma.
• 2 - 4 years of professional and/or administrative experience in an office environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Detail-oriented with problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team with minimal supervision.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior work experience in a scientific research environment for a large Federal agency.
• Knowledge of business administration.

Benefits

• Training provided for client-specific systems.
• Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.