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Job Field: Government Jobs
Location: Cambridge, MA
Salary: $46,963.00 - $61,048.00 / Per Year
Job Type: Full Time - Indefinite Trust Fund Appointment. This is not a federal position
Phone: 617-496-7816

JOB SUMMARY:

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The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory is part of what is arguably the largest and most diverse astrophysical institution in the world, where the staff carries out a broad program of research in astronomy, astrophysics, and earth and space sciences. If you would like to join this exciting organization, apply today!

This is the position of Staff Assistant in the High Energy Astrophysics Division (HEAD) of the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. The employee provides a broad range of administrative services to Division scientific and administrative staff.  Primary areas of focus are in personnel and fellowship administration, conference administration, and financial and grant administration. In the performance of duties, the employee will research, write, analyze and evaluate data, make recommendations, maintain databases, archive, and perform general business functions.   The Staff Assistant’s assignments include handling or having access to personal and sensitive information. 

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

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Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer required for salary payment

May be required to serve a one-year probationary
period.

Pre and Post appointment background check.