Program Support Assistant

*** This is a part-time, term-appointed position *** This position is located in the Office of Research and Development (ORD) at Dayton VA medical Center in Dayton, OH. The Program Support Assistant serves as Research Assistant assisting the Research/Study Coordinator with the day-to-day operations of the study including enrolling participants, collecting data, and providing support to the Research Coordinator and Local Site Investigator.

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** This is a term appointment not to exceed 1 year and 1 day. Term appointments are non-status, nonpermanent appointments of limited duration of more than 1 year, but not more than 4 years and are subject to a 1 year trial period. Should the need warrant, term appointments may be extended without further competition up to a maximum of the 4 year limitation. The appointment to a term position does not confer eligibility for promotion, reassignment, or transfer to other positions or the ability to be non-competitively converted to permanent employment. Major duties and responsibilities include but not limited to: Supporting routine day-to-day program activities, including structured interviews, informed consent, participant data collection, and study documentation Maintaining participant records, consent forms, data management systems, source documentation, and Investigator study files Developing and maintaining appropriate tracking, filing, and record-management systems for program documentation and participant samples Responding independently to inquiries from program participants, staff, and stakeholders and preparing general communications, memoranda, and reports Coordinating meetings by arranging space, notifying participants, preparing agendas and minutes, and following up on assigned commitments Preparing confidential, technical, and administrative documents and research materials for program staff and leadership Compiling and summarizing information from files, databases, and other sources while preparing reports and highlighting relevant information for staff Entering and analyzing data using Microsoft Office, VA databases, and other electronic systems, including performing statistical queries and supporting administrative monitoring and quality control Supporting local site activities related to participant enrollment and program implementation Scheduling participant visits and coordinating enrollment activities in accordance with program requirements Conducting participant visits, including informed consent discussions, structured interviews, and health assessments Preparing and maintaining accurate program documentation related to participant enrollment and study activities Managing enrollment processes independently, including obtaining informed consent when applicable and ensuring required procedures are completed Interacting directly with participants as a primary point of contact for program-related questions and inquiries Explaining the informed consent process, including the research program, associated risks, and potential benefits Managing clinical test implementation, quality control, and reporting in accordance with study protocols and maintaining accurate records and required clinical documentation for study participation Performing other related duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday to Friday; 08:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (This is a part-time position. 20 hours/week) Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements:The work is primarily sedentary. Typically the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. There may be some walking, standing, bending, and carrying of light items such as focus group audio visual equipment, Xerox paper and books. There may also be required work involving walking to and from the main Dayton VA campus or traveling to Community-Based Outpatient Clinics. Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Required Documents" below for details. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

IMPORTANT: There is no educational substitution at this grade level.