ERT is seeking an Administrative Support Specialist to support our customers at the NOAA Office of Education (OEd). This is an on-site position located at NOAA's Silver Spring facility.

The NOAA OEd manages 300 student scholars per year in NOAA's undergraduate scholarship programs. The successful applicant would serve on a 5-member team that manages all aspects of student participation, including recruitment, selection, orientation, and internships.

Tasks to be performed include the following:

* Support the student application, administrative review, and evaluation process.

* Track and monitor student progress in the student scholarship programs.

* Organize, update, and maintain electronic program files, including data entry and validation of Hollings Scholars' data in the OED Student Tracker System.

* Assist with the preparation of responses to request for information for review and approval by the Program Managers.

* Prepare correspondence for signature and distribution to internal and external audiences.

* Maintain, track, and field inquiries from the designated Scholarship phone line regarding NOAA student scholarship programs.

* Support the scholarship program staff during the student Orientation Program and the Science and Education Symposium.

* Assist with the planning, scheduling, organizing, and facilitation of Student Scholarship meetings.

* Participate in student recruitment activities and events.

* Conduct other education and outreach activities in support of the education and scholarship programs, as needed.

* Maintain scholarship program calendar of events and activities.

* Participate in job-related professional development, as appropriate.

Requirements

* 2 - 5 years of related previous administrative experience required.

* Demonstrable software user skills on Microsoft Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint; Email and MS Internet Explorer.

* Must possess strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

* Strong attention to detail.

* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

* Good verbal and written communication skills (English).

Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident and be able to pass a background investigation to obtain a security badge to enter the applicable government facility. No visa sponsorships available.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.

Location

Work will be performed onsite at NOAA's Silver Spring facility.

ERT is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.