Program Support Assistant (Remote)

Program Support Assistant (Remote)ID: ARS-PA-112Location: ManhattanProgram: ARSWage/Hr: $25.00Hours/Week: 20Minimum Age: 55For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States.NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS). These experienced professionals provide administrative, scientific, and technical support to the Agricultural Research Service through the Experienced Worker Program (EWP).Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an at-will relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.PLEASE NOTE: An Enrollee is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An Enrollee is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions. The enrollee shall not sign federal documents, authorize the use of federal funds, nor initiate or conduct federally funded research projects. The enrollee shall not author articles for publication as a federal employee, nor coordinate scientific research between the Government and private industry. The enrollee shall not present themselves as a Government employee or Government representative at meetings both foreign and domestic or when coordinating federal agencies areas of research. The enrollee shall not make decisions on federally based research on behalf of Government policy makers, and the enrollee shall not supervise any Government employees.This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States.*This position will be open until filled. NOTE: This position has the option to work remotely.QualificationsMinimum of 1 year(s) of experience in ARS business processes. OR AA Degree in general, business.ARS ARIS systems and extramural agreements experience.Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPointDutiesThis position will provide administrative support for all units in CGAHR. The enrollee shall not sign federal documents, authorize the use of federal funds, nor initiate or conduct federally funded research projects. The enrollee shall not author articles for publication as a federal employee, nor coordinate scientific research between the Government and private industry. The enrollee shall not present themselves as a Government employee or Government representative at meetings both foreign and domestic or when coordinating federal agencies areas of research. The enrollee shall not make decisions on federally based research on behalf of Government policy makers, and the enrollee shall not supervise any Government employees.Provides guidance and assistance to locations with requests to submit documentation to the ARIS system, including manuscript (ARS-115), incoming funds records, cooperative agreements, grants, trusts, and research associate proposals. Utilizes ARIS program modules to manipulate, extract, summarize, and render data for use by leadership at the location (RL, CD).40%Use advanced software-based solutions to improve communication, business processes, and internal controls. Work product is developed to maximize automation, particularly for labor-intensive functions, to improve service delivery. Software includes, but is not limited to, Microsoft Office, SharePoint, PowerApps, and others.20%Assists with travel coordination and entry into Concur, including all documentation uploads.20%Advises on procedural and documentation requirements for the Current Research Information System (CRIS) projects, research plans, and annual progress reports.10%Assist with administrative office functions such as Human Resources or property data entry.10%OtherTraining will be provided as necessary by the agency.Physical requirements: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs.J-18808-Ljbffr