Argonne National Laboratory is looking to hire an Office Assistant. This Office Assistant/Administrative Assistant will provide support to the Director, Electric Grid Program and the Director, Transportation Program in the Advanced Energy Technologies (AET) Directorate office reporting to the AET Directorate Executive Assistant. Under supervision and with a degree of initiative, will provide administrative support while performing a wide range of administrative activities and tasks. This individual will ensure the administrative responsibilities, often of a confidential or sensitive nature, are performed in a timely manner. This individual will handle multiple assignments using independent judgment, facilitating effective, efficient flow and processing of information and activities associated with daily operations, as assigned.
Job Responsibilities:
Scheduling meetings
Managing multiple calendars
Preparing domestic and international travel arrangements
Processing expense reports and conference registrations
Coordinating on-site visits and logistics
Processing foreign national site access
Preparing and formatting correspondence, proposals, reports, and presentations
Notetaking and transcribing
Ordering supplies
Tracking action items and monitoring approaching deadlines
Maintaining electronic filing system
Providing administrative back-up support, and other duties as assigned
Position Requirements
Knowledge of a broad range of administrative support, office practices and procedures.
Ability to demonstrate good interpersonal, oral, and written communication.
Ability to interact diplomatically and tactfully with people at all levels both within and outside the laboratory.
Ability to be flexible with the potential to work with many groups in the directorate.
Ability to think quickly when managing difficult situations.
Skilled in organizational and time management skills including the ability to prioritize, organize and handle multiple assignments simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, while being detail oriented and using sound judgment to accomplish tasks.
Analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills to resolve most problems independently with incomplete or conflicting data.
Knowledge, skills, and experience using Microsoft Outlook, including using advanced features in editing documents, with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.
Skills in arranging and coordinating meetings, workshops, conferences, on-site visits, and managing both domestic and international travel.
Demonstrate ability to quickly learn internal business systems.
Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.
This position requires on-site presence at the Argonne campus in Lemont, Illinois.
High school and 4+ years of related experience
U.S. Citizenship w/ clearance:
Other: To perform the essential functions of this position successful applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, which is required to comply with federal regulations and contract. Illegal drug testing as defined in 10 CFR 707.4 and a background investigation will be required prior to employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of Laboratory business systems such as Box, Concur, and Workday.
Knowledge of Laboratory and Division policies, practices, and procedures.
Job Family
Support Administrative (SA)Job Profile
Administrative Support 2Worker Type
RegularTime Type
Full timeThe expected hiring range for this position is $20.78 - $32.41.Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.
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Skills Required
- Knowledge of administrative support, office practices, and procedures
- Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
- Ability to interact diplomatically and tactfully with all levels
- Flexibility to work with multiple groups and manage difficult situations
- Organizational and time management skills; prioritize and handle multiple assignments
- Analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills to resolve problems independently
- Experience using Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat
- Skills arranging and coordinating meetings, workshops, conferences, on-site visits, and domestic/international travel
- Ability to quickly learn internal business systems
- On-site presence at Argonne campus in Lemont, Illinois
- High school diploma and 4+ years of related experience
- Proof of U.S. citizenship; background investigation and drug testing required
- Knowledge of Laboratory business systems such as Box, Concur, and Workday
- Knowledge of Laboratory and Division policies, practices, and procedures
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