What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant position at houstonforensicscience?
Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Director of Research, Technology and Development (RTD), the primary job duties of the Research and Technology Administrative Assistant are to perform routine and complex administrative and data support and provide technical assistant to the Director of RTD, who leads the Information Technology, Research and Development, and Lean Six Sigma Divisions. We're seeking an entry-level, enthusiastic individual who is excited about the opportunity to grow their knowledge base and contribute to a collaborative and supportive work environment.
Specific duties of the Research and Technology Administrative Assistant may include, but are not limited to:
- Performing clerical and administrative duties with a high degree of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
- Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and other documentation
- Coordinates and manages flows of communication and information
- Coordinates and manage vendors and contracts
- Participates in performance improvement activities to support division goals
- Assists in the development, monitoring and implementation of standards and procedures
- Provide administrative support for the grant process (pre- and post-grant award).
- This includes proposal and budget preparation, procurement, coordinating grant activities, progress reporting and maintaining compliance documentation.
- Collect, review, compile and analyze complex data for grants and projects
- Manage and maintain databases
- Assist with special projects and initiatives as needed
- Performs other related duties as required
