Administrative Specialist

Responsibilities & Tasks

• Assist lab staff with grant application coordination, including development, submission, and management.
• Maintain and update project timelines and checklists, ensuring timely submission of progress reports, performance metrics, and financial documents.
• Develop budgets and compile necessary documents; review expenditure reports and provide regular updates to the Lab Grants Coordinator.
• Collaborate with small teams via email, virtual meetings, and in-person discussions.
• Attend CDC, FDA, and HHS webinars for program updates.
• Coordinate non-laboratory grants for Clinical and Laboratory Operations Divisions, including ELC, TB COAG, EIP, and NARMS.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, with experience in budgeting and grant management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines